US Bridges

Five Forks Road over Buffalo Creek

Fair

Prince Edward County, Virginia · 1.46-RT.643 / 2.50-RT.650 · Structure no. 000000000013981

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
145 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
928
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Five Forks Road over Buffalo Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Five Forks Road over Buffalo Creek in Prince Edward County, Virginia. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 928 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,035 by 2045. The structure is 145 ft (44.1 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesFive Forks Road
CrossesBuffalo Creek
Location1.46-RT.643 / 2.50-RT.650
RouteCounty Highway 658
CountyPrince Edward County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.25748, -78.48633
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length145 ft (44.1 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.6 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic928 (2022)
Projected traffic1,035 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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 Five Forks Road over Buffalo Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Five Forks 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 Five Forks Road over Buffalo Creek carry?

About 928 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Five Forks Road over Buffalo Creek?

The structure is 145 ft (44.1 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.6 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Five Forks Road over Buffalo Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.