US Bridges

Martin Drive over Buffalo Creek

Fair

Campbell County, Virginia · .02-RT F975 / .10-RT 460 · Structure no. 000000000004133

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
861
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Martin Drive over Buffalo Creek is a steel culvert carrying Martin Drive over Buffalo Creek in Campbell County, Virginia. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger 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 861 vehicles a day, projected to reach 960 by 2045. The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMartin Drive
CrossesBuffalo Creek
Location.02-RT F975 / .10-RT 460
CountyCampbell County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.31395, -79.26096
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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7.1 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 traffic861 (2022)
Projected traffic960 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$306 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Martin Drive over Buffalo Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Martin Drive 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Martin Drive over Buffalo Creek carry?

About 861 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Martin Drive over Buffalo Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns Martin Drive over Buffalo Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.