US Bridges

Woolwine Highway over Buffalo Creek

Fair

Patrick County, Virginia · 0.75 Rt 613; 0.52 Rt 708 · Structure no. 000000000013192

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,109
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Woolwine Highway over Buffalo Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Woolwine Highway over Buffalo Creek in Patrick County, Virginia. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 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 2,109 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,352 by 2045. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

Location

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CarriesWoolwine Highway
CrossesBuffalo Creek
Location0.75 Rt 613; 0.52 Rt 708
RouteState Highway 8
CountyPatrick County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.75228, -80.26807
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,109 (2022)
Projected traffic2,352 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.7 mi (35 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$140 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Woolwine Highway over Buffalo Creek built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

What condition is Woolwine Highway 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Woolwine Highway over Buffalo Creek carry?

About 2,109 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Woolwine Highway over Buffalo Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Woolwine Highway over Buffalo Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.