US Bridges

Turkeyfoot Road over Buffalo Creek

Good

Campbell County, Virginia · .19-RT 460 / .18-RT 1400 · Structure no. 000000000031541

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,992
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Turkeyfoot Road over Buffalo Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Turkeyfoot Road over Buffalo Creek in Campbell County, Virginia. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 2,992 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4,006 by 2042. The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesTurkeyfoot Road
CrossesBuffalo Creek
Location.19-RT 460 / .18-RT 1400
RouteCounty Highway 623
CountyCampbell County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.30773, -79.28116
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating94 US tons
Inventory rating72 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length25 ft (7.7 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,992 (2022)
Projected traffic4,006 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Turkeyfoot Road over Buffalo Creek built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is Turkeyfoot 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Turkeyfoot Road over Buffalo Creek carry?

About 2,992 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Turkeyfoot Road over Buffalo Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Turkeyfoot Road over Buffalo Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.