US Bridges

Buffalo Road over Mountain Run Creek

Good

Pittsylvania County, Virginia · 2.16 to Nc - 0.44 to 621 · Structure no. 000000000013769

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
126
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Buffalo Road over Mountain Run Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Buffalo Road over Mountain Run Creek in Pittsylvania County, Virginia. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 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 126 vehicles a day, projected to reach 141 by 2042. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesBuffalo Road
CrossesMountain Run Creek
Location2.16 to Nc - 0.44 to 621
RouteCounty Highway 861
CountyPittsylvania County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.56801, -79.62967
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 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 traffic126 (2021)
Projected traffic141 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$240 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Buffalo Road over Mountain Run Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Buffalo Road over Mountain Run 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Buffalo Road over Mountain Run Creek carry?

About 126 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Buffalo Road over Mountain Run Creek?

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

Who owns Buffalo Road over Mountain Run Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.