US Bridges

Millwood Pk over Buffalo Lick Run

Fair

Frederick County, Virginia · 0.90 to 645 - 0.65 to 723 · Structure no. 000000000008054

Built
1972
53 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,116
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Millwood Pk over Buffalo Lick Run is a concrete culvert carrying Millwood Pk over Buffalo Lick Run in Frederick County, Virginia. It was built in 1972 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 53 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 6 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 4,116 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,481 by 2045. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMillwood Pk
CrossesBuffalo Lick Run
Location0.90 to 645 - 0.65 to 723
RouteU.S. Route 17
CountyFrederick County
StateVirginia
Coordinates39.12546, -78.11954
Functional classUrban Minor 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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,116 (2022)
Projected traffic5,481 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Millwood Pk over Buffalo Lick Run built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is Millwood Pk over Buffalo Lick Run 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Millwood Pk over Buffalo Lick Run carry?

About 4,116 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Millwood Pk over Buffalo Lick Run?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Millwood Pk over Buffalo Lick Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.