US Bridges

Buffalo Road over Buffalo Creek

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Halifax County, Virginia · 0.60 to 639 - 2.60 to 669 · Structure no. 000000000031785

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
55 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
200
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Buffalo Road over Buffalo Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Buffalo Road over Buffalo Creek in Halifax County, Virginia. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 200 vehicles a day, projected to reach 400 by 2019. The structure is 55 ft (16.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesBuffalo Road
CrossesBuffalo Creek
Location0.60 to 639 - 2.60 to 669
RouteCounty Highway 640
CountyHalifax County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.03881, -79.08284
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.1 US tons
Inventory rating60 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length55 ft (16.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2019)
Projected traffic400 by 2019
Trucks0%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$950 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Buffalo Road over Buffalo Creek built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is Buffalo 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Buffalo Road over Buffalo Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Buffalo Road over Buffalo Creek?

The structure is 55 ft (16.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Buffalo Road over Buffalo Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.