South Lee Highway over Trib Buffalo Creek
FairRockbridge County, Virginia · 0.01 to 843 & 0.45 to 764 · Structure no. 000000000015183
- Built
- 1938
- 87 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 28 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,631
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
South Lee Highway over Trib Buffalo Creek is a concrete culvert carrying South Lee Highway over Trib Buffalo Creek in Rockbridge County, Virginia. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 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 2,631 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,373 by 2042. The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was South Lee Highway over Trib Buffalo Creek built?
It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.
What condition is South Lee Highway over Trib 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does South Lee Highway over Trib Buffalo Creek carry?
About 2,631 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is South Lee Highway over Trib Buffalo Creek?
The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.6 m).
Who owns South Lee Highway over Trib Buffalo Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.