US Bridges

Kinzie Road / 653 over Buffalo Creek

FairPosted for load

Botetourt County, Virginia · 0.00-RTE11; 0.15-DEADEND · Structure no. 000000000003455

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
54
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kinzie Road / 653 over Buffalo Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Kinzie Road / 653 over Buffalo Creek in Botetourt County, Virginia. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 54 vehicles a day, projected to reach 62 by 2045. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesKinzie Road / 653
CrossesBuffalo Creek
Location0.00-RTE11; 0.15-DEADEND
RouteCounty Highway 653
CountyBotetourt County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.39534, -79.89732
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.9 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic54 (2016)
Projected traffic62 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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$134.2 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Kinzie Road / 653 over Buffalo Creek built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kinzie Road / 653 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Kinzie Road / 653 over Buffalo Creek carry?

About 54 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is Kinzie Road / 653 over Buffalo Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns Kinzie Road / 653 over Buffalo Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.