US Bridges

Wyatts WAY/24 over Buffalo Creek

Fair

Bedford County, Virginia · 0.11 Camp Co; 7.54 Rt 43E · Structure no. 000000000002588

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
113 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,694
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wyatts WAY/24 over Buffalo Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Wyatts WAY/24 over Buffalo Creek in Bedford County, Virginia. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 years old, older than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 2,694 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,365 by 2045. The structure is 113 ft (34.3 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesWyatts WAY/24
CrossesBuffalo Creek
Location0.11 Camp Co; 7.54 Rt 43E
RouteState Highway 24
CountyBedford County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.25218, -79.32417
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating42 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length113 ft (34.3 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,694 (2022)
Projected traffic3,365 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$543.5 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wyatts WAY/24 over Buffalo Creek built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wyatts WAY/24 over Buffalo Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in February 2025.

How much traffic does Wyatts WAY/24 over Buffalo Creek carry?

About 2,694 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Wyatts WAY/24 over Buffalo Creek?

The structure is 113 ft (34.3 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Wyatts WAY/24 over Buffalo Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.