South Buffalo RD over South Buffalo Creek
GoodRockbridge County, Virginia · 0.06 to 738 & 1.34 to 661 · Structure no. 000000000015444
- Built
- 1932
- 93 years old, rebuilt 2001
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 23 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 230
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
South Buffalo RD over South Buffalo Creek is a concrete slab carrying South Buffalo RD over South Buffalo Creek in Rockbridge County, Virginia. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 93 years old, older than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 230 vehicles a day, projected to reach 240 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was South Buffalo RD over South Buffalo Creek built?
It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.
What condition is South Buffalo RD over South Buffalo Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.
How much traffic does South Buffalo RD over South Buffalo Creek carry?
About 230 vehicles per day (2019 count).
How long is South Buffalo RD over South Buffalo Creek?
The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns South Buffalo RD over South Buffalo Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.