US Bridges

E. Lynch Salem Tur over Buffalo Creek

Fair

Campbell County, Virginia · 0.06-BED. CL/1.34-460BUS · Structure no. 000000000004190

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
65 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
12,327
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

E. Lynch Salem Tur over Buffalo Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying E. Lynch Salem Tur over Buffalo Creek in Campbell 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 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 12,327 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,999 by 2042. The structure is 65 ft (19.7 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesE. Lynch Salem Tur
CrossesBuffalo Creek
Location0.06-BED. CL/1.34-460BUS
RouteU.S. Route 460
CountyCampbell County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.30489, -79.29009
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length65 ft (19.7 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,327 (2022)
Projected traffic17,999 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was E. Lynch Salem Tur over Buffalo Creek built?

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

What condition is E. Lynch Salem Tur 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does E. Lynch Salem Tur over Buffalo Creek carry?

About 12,327 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is E. Lynch Salem Tur over Buffalo Creek?

The structure is 65 ft (19.7 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns E. Lynch Salem Tur over Buffalo Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.