US Bridges

STONYBATTERYRDT651 over Branch of Buffalo Creek

Fair

Botetourt County, Virginia · 0.10-RTE11; 0.02-RTE716S · Structure no. 000000000003449

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
20 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,409
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

STONYBATTERYRDT651 over Branch of Buffalo Creek is a steel culvert carrying STONYBATTERYRDT651 over Branch of Buffalo Creek in Botetourt County, Virginia. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 1,409 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,613 by 2042. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesSTONYBATTERYRDT651
CrossesBranch of Buffalo Creek
Location0.10-RTE11; 0.02-RTE716S
RouteCounty Highway 651
CountyBotetourt County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.41756, -79.87384
Functional classUrban Local

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 inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating75.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length20 ft (6.1 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 traffic1,409 (2016)
Projected traffic1,613 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$922 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was STONYBATTERYRDT651 over Branch of Buffalo Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is STONYBATTERYRDT651 over Branch of 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does STONYBATTERYRDT651 over Branch of Buffalo Creek carry?

About 1,409 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is STONYBATTERYRDT651 over Branch of Buffalo Creek?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns STONYBATTERYRDT651 over Branch of Buffalo Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.