US Bridges

Zollmans Mill RD over Buffalo Creek

PoorPosted for load

Rockbridge County, Virginia · 0.06 to 753 & 1.44 to 675 · Structure no. 000000000015584

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
113 ft
16 main spans
Daily traffic
38
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Zollmans Mill RD over Buffalo Creek is a concrete slab carrying Zollmans Mill RD over Buffalo Creek in Rockbridge County, Virginia. It was built in 1932, 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 38 vehicles a day, projected to reach 43 by 2045. The structure is 113 ft (34.5 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesZollmans Mill RD
CrossesBuffalo Creek
Location0.06 to 753 & 1.44 to 675
RouteCounty Highway 674
CountyRockbridge County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.7376, -79.50207
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Operating rating20 US tons
Inventory rating12 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans16
Design loadUnknown
Structure length113 ft (34.5 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.9 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.6 m)
Roadway width11 ft (3.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic38 (2019)
Projected traffic43 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$101 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Zollmans Mill RD over Buffalo Creek built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

What condition is Zollmans Mill RD over Buffalo Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does Zollmans Mill RD over Buffalo Creek carry?

About 38 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Zollmans Mill RD over Buffalo Creek?

The structure is 113 ft (34.5 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.9 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns Zollmans Mill RD over Buffalo Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.