US Bridges

Front Royal Pike over Buffalo Lick Run

Good

Frederick County, Virginia · 0.10 to 645 - 0.30 to 785 · Structure no. 000000000024660

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
14,114
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Front Royal Pike over Buffalo Lick Run is a concrete culvert carrying Front Royal Pike over Buffalo Lick Run in Frederick County, Virginia. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 14,114 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,606 by 2042. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesFront Royal Pike
CrossesBuffalo Lick Run
Location0.10 to 645 - 0.30 to 785
RouteU.S. Route 522
CountyFrederick County
StateVirginia
Coordinates39.14196, -78.16058
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 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 traffic14,114 (2022)
Projected traffic20,606 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Front Royal Pike over Buffalo Lick Run built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Front Royal Pike over Buffalo Lick Run 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Front Royal Pike over Buffalo Lick Run carry?

About 14,114 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Front Royal Pike over Buffalo Lick Run?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Front Royal Pike over Buffalo Lick Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.