US Bridges

White House Road over Branch of Buffalo Creek

Good

Mecklenburg County, Virginia · .32 FR 733 & 1.8 to 602 · Structure no. 000000000012061

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
98
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

White House Road over Branch of Buffalo Creek is a concrete culvert carrying White House Road over Branch of Buffalo Creek in Mecklenburg County, Virginia. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 years old, older 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 98 vehicles a day, projected to reach 133 by 2042. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesWhite House Road
CrossesBranch of Buffalo Creek
Location.32 FR 733 & 1.8 to 602
RouteCounty Highway 735
CountyMecklenburg County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.60084, -78.66498
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating50.6 US tons
Inventory rating30.3 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 traffic98 (2016)
Projected traffic133 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$90 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was White House Road over Branch of Buffalo Creek built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is White House Road over Branch of 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does White House Road over Branch of Buffalo Creek carry?

About 98 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is White House Road over Branch of Buffalo Creek?

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

Who owns White House Road over Branch of Buffalo Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.