Route 015 Nbl over Buffalo Creek
FairPrince Edward County, Virginia · 1.76-RT 15N/2.98-RT 15S · Structure no. 000000000013882
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 362 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,821
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 015 Nbl over Buffalo Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 015 Nbl over Buffalo Creek in Prince Edward County, Virginia. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 6 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 4,821 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,040 by 2045. The structure is 362 ft (110.2 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Route 015 Nbl over Buffalo Creek built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.
What condition is Route 015 Nbl 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 Route 015 Nbl over Buffalo Creek carry?
About 4,821 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Route 015 Nbl over Buffalo Creek?
The structure is 362 ft (110.2 m) long with a longest span of 137 ft (41.7 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns Route 015 Nbl over Buffalo Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.