US Bridges

Darlington Heights over Buffalo Creek

Fair

Prince Edward County, Virginia · 1.32-RT. 700/2.10-RT. 604 · Structure no. 000000000013994

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
130 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
598
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Darlington Heights over Buffalo Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Darlington Heights over Buffalo Creek in Prince Edward County, Virginia. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 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 598 vehicles a day, projected to reach 682 by 2045. The structure is 130 ft (39.5 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesDarlington Heights
CrossesBuffalo Creek
Location1.32-RT. 700/2.10-RT. 604
RouteCounty Highway 665
CountyPrince Edward County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.23676, -78.49738
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than 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 rating50 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length130 ft (39.5 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic598 (2022)
Projected traffic682 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 Darlington Heights over Buffalo Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is Darlington Heights 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 Darlington Heights over Buffalo Creek carry?

About 598 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Darlington Heights over Buffalo Creek?

The structure is 130 ft (39.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Darlington Heights over Buffalo Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.