US Bridges

Rt. 15 (third St) over Buffalo Creek

Fair

Prince Edward County, Virginia · 1.10 to 695/0.13 to 460BU · Structure no. 000000000028389

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
271 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,580
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt. 15 (third St) over Buffalo Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt. 15 (third St) over Buffalo Creek in Prince Edward County, Virginia. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 8,580 vehicles a day, projected to reach 9,567 by 2042. The structure is 271 ft (82.6 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRt. 15 (third St)
CrossesBuffalo Creek
Location1.10 to 695/0.13 to 460BU
RouteU.S. Route 15
CountyPrince Edward County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.30375, -78.40573
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
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 adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating71 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length271 ft (82.6 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width59 ft (17.9 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,580 (2022)
Projected traffic9,567 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 Rt. 15 (third St) over Buffalo Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt. 15 (third St) 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Rt. 15 (third St) over Buffalo Creek carry?

About 8,580 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Rt. 15 (third St) over Buffalo Creek?

The structure is 271 ft (82.6 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns Rt. 15 (third St) over Buffalo Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.