US Bridges

Buffalo Springs RD over Buffalo Creek

Fair

Mecklenburg County, Virginia · .1 FR 58 & .5 to 731 · Structure no. 000000000012058

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
758
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Buffalo Springs RD over Buffalo Creek is a steel culvert carrying Buffalo Springs RD over Buffalo Creek in Mecklenburg County, Virginia. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, younger 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 758 vehicles a day, projected to reach 923 by 2042. The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesBuffalo Springs RD
CrossesBuffalo Creek
Location.1 FR 58 & .5 to 731
RouteCounty Highway 732
CountyMecklenburg County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.6483, -78.66113
Functional classRural Local

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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
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
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length31 ft (9.5 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic758 (2022)
Projected traffic923 by 2042
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$50 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Buffalo Springs RD over Buffalo Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Buffalo Springs RD over Buffalo Creek 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Buffalo Springs RD over Buffalo Creek carry?

About 758 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Buffalo Springs RD over Buffalo Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Buffalo Springs RD over Buffalo Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.