Gateway Crossing over Branch of Buffalo Creek
GoodBotetourt County, Virginia · .05-RTE 11 ; .75-RTE 220 · Structure no. 000000000030737
- Built
- 2016
- 9 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 35 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6,424
- 2015 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Gateway Crossing over Branch of Buffalo Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Gateway Crossing over Branch of Buffalo Creek in Botetourt County, Virginia. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 years old, younger than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 6,424 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,000 by 2042. The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Culvert | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Gateway Crossing over Branch of Buffalo Creek built?
It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.
What condition is Gateway Crossing over Branch of Buffalo Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.
How much traffic does Gateway Crossing over Branch of Buffalo Creek carry?
About 6,424 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Gateway Crossing over Branch of Buffalo Creek?
The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.4 m).
Who owns Gateway Crossing over Branch of Buffalo Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.