US Bridges

Buffalo Mill Road over Buffalo Creek

Good

Campbell County, Virginia · 2.93 Rt 625/1.37 Rt 682 · Structure no. 000000000028033

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
122 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
377
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Buffalo Mill Road over Buffalo Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Buffalo Mill Road over Buffalo Creek in Campbell County, Virginia. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 377 vehicles a day, projected to reach 538 by 2045. The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesBuffalo Mill Road
CrossesBuffalo Creek
Location2.93 Rt 625/1.37 Rt 682
RouteCounty Highway 684
CountyCampbell County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.26194, -79.29472
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length122 ft (37.2 m)
Longest span114 ft (34.7 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic377 (2022)
Projected traffic538 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Buffalo Mill Road over Buffalo Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Buffalo Mill Road over 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Buffalo Mill Road over Buffalo Creek carry?

About 377 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Buffalo Mill Road over Buffalo Creek?

The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long with a longest span of 114 ft (34.7 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Buffalo Mill Road over Buffalo Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.