US Bridges

Hardtimes Road over Buffalo Creek

Fair

Prince Edward County, Virginia · 1.88-RT 643/1.45-RT 773 · Structure no. 000000000013975

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
182 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
523
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hardtimes Road over Buffalo Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hardtimes Road over Buffalo Creek in Prince Edward County, Virginia. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 523 vehicles a day, projected to reach 660 by 2045. The structure is 182 ft (55.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesHardtimes Road
CrossesBuffalo Creek
Location1.88-RT 643/1.45-RT 773
RouteCounty Highway 648
CountyPrince Edward County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.27004, -78.48151
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating69 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length182 ft (55.6 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic523 (2022)
Projected traffic660 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hardtimes Road over Buffalo Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hardtimes Road 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does Hardtimes Road over Buffalo Creek carry?

About 523 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Hardtimes Road over Buffalo Creek?

The structure is 182 ft (55.6 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Hardtimes Road over Buffalo Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.