US Bridges

Buffalo Station DR over Owens Creek

Fair

Nelson County, Virginia · 0.20-RT 626 / 3.25-RT.607 · Structure no. 000000000012464

Built
1835
190 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Masonry
Length
38 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
44
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Buffalo Station DR over Owens Creek is a masonry arch - deck carrying Buffalo Station DR over Owens Creek in Nelson County, Virginia. It was built in 1835, so it is 190 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 44 vehicles a day, projected to reach 66 by 2042. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesBuffalo Station DR
CrossesOwens Creek
Location0.20-RT 626 / 3.25-RT.607
RouteCounty Highway 606
CountyNelson County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.61803, -78.82361
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
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialMasonry
DeckOther
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.5 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.2 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic44 (2020)
Projected traffic66 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 statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$511 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Buffalo Station DR over Owens Creek built?

It was built in 1835, making it 190 years old in 2025.

What condition is Buffalo Station DR over Owens 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Buffalo Station DR over Owens Creek carry?

About 44 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Buffalo Station DR over Owens Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.5 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns Buffalo Station DR over Owens Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.