Commerce Road over Little Buffalo Creek
GoodPrince Edward County, Virginia · 0.67 to 642 - 0.93 to 15 · Structure no. 000000000013949
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old, rebuilt 2005
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 32 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,094
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Commerce Road over Little Buffalo Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Commerce Road over Little Buffalo Creek in Prince Edward County, Virginia. It was built in 1973 and reconstructed in 2005, so it is 52 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 1,094 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,641 by 2042. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Commerce Road over Little Buffalo Creek built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.
What condition is Commerce Road over Little 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does Commerce Road over Little Buffalo Creek carry?
About 1,094 vehicles per day (2020 count).
How long is Commerce Road over Little Buffalo Creek?
The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns Commerce Road over Little Buffalo Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.