US Bridges

RT220&81SBLOFFRAMP over Buffalo Creek

Fair

Botetourt County, Virginia · 0.15-RTE816; 0.06-RTE81 · Structure no. 000000000003302

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
25,029
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RT220&81SBLOFFRAMP over Buffalo Creek is a concrete culvert carrying RT220&81SBLOFFRAMP over Buffalo Creek in Botetourt County, Virginia. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 6 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 25,029 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 36,542 by 2042. The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRT220&81SBLOFFRAMP
CrossesBuffalo Creek
Location0.15-RTE816; 0.06-RTE81
RouteState Highway 220
CountyBotetourt County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.38922, -79.90542
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.4 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,029 (2022)
Projected traffic36,542 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$349.8 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RT220&81SBLOFFRAMP over Buffalo Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is RT220&81SBLOFFRAMP 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does RT220&81SBLOFFRAMP over Buffalo Creek carry?

About 25,029 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is RT220&81SBLOFFRAMP over Buffalo Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns RT220&81SBLOFFRAMP over Buffalo Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.