US Bridges

Springbranch Road over South Buffalo Creek

Good

Rockbridge County, Virginia · 0.79 to 662 & 0.01 to 611 · Structure no. 000000000015561

Built
1975
50 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
141
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Springbranch Road over South Buffalo Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Springbranch Road over South Buffalo Creek in Rockbridge County, Virginia. It was built in 1975 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 50 years old, younger 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 141 vehicles a day, projected to reach 177 by 2042. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesSpringbranch Road
CrossesSouth Buffalo Creek
Location0.79 to 662 & 0.01 to 611
RouteCounty Highway 661
CountyRockbridge County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.68359, -79.62007
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic141 (2019)
Projected traffic177 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$75 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Springbranch Road over South Buffalo Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is Springbranch Road 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 Springbranch Road over South Buffalo Creek carry?

About 141 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Springbranch Road over South Buffalo Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Springbranch Road over South Buffalo Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.