US Bridges

Carpers Valley RD over Buffalo Lick Run

Fair

Frederick County, Virginia · 1.15 to 50-0.40 Clarke CO · Structure no. 000000000008298

Built
1919
106 years old, rebuilt 1941
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
65 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,060
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Carpers Valley RD over Buffalo Lick Run is a concrete tee beam carrying Carpers Valley RD over Buffalo Lick Run in Frederick County, Virginia. It was built in 1919 and reconstructed in 1941, so it is 106 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 1,060 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,178 by 2045. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCarpers Valley RD
CrossesBuffalo Lick Run
Location1.15 to 50-0.40 Clarke CO
RouteCounty Highway 723
CountyFrederick County
StateVirginia
Coordinates39.12572, -78.10296
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,060 (2022)
Projected traffic1,178 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$130 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Carpers Valley RD over Buffalo Lick Run built?

It was built in 1919, making it 106 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1941.

What condition is Carpers Valley RD 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Carpers Valley RD over Buffalo Lick Run carry?

About 1,060 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Carpers Valley RD over Buffalo Lick Run?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Carpers Valley RD over Buffalo Lick Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.