South Buffalo RD over South Buffalo Creek
GoodRockbridge County, Virginia · 0.15 to 612 & 5.26 to 661 · Structure no. 000000000015446
- Built
- 1932
- 93 years old, rebuilt 2011
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 44 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 92
- 2017 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
South Buffalo RD over South Buffalo Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying South Buffalo RD over South Buffalo Creek in Rockbridge County, Virginia. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 2011, 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 92 vehicles a day, projected to reach 105 by 2045. The structure is 44 ft (13.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).
Location
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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 2011.
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 2023.
How much traffic does South Buffalo RD over South Buffalo Creek carry?
About 92 vehicles per day (2017 count).
How long is South Buffalo RD over South Buffalo Creek?
The structure is 44 ft (13.3 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns South Buffalo RD over South Buffalo Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.