US Bridges

Kygers Hill RD over Buffalo Creek

Fair

Rockbridge County, Virginia · 1.85 to 251 & 0.05 to 612 · Structure no. 000000000015589

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
132 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
566
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kygers Hill RD over Buffalo Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Kygers Hill RD over Buffalo Creek in Rockbridge County, Virginia. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 5 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 566 vehicles a day, projected to reach 645 by 2042. The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesKygers Hill RD
CrossesBuffalo Creek
Location1.85 to 251 & 0.05 to 612
RouteCounty Highway 677
CountyRockbridge County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.75051, -79.55642
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length132 ft (40.2 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic566 (2017)
Projected traffic645 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Kygers Hill RD over Buffalo Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kygers Hill RD over 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 Kygers Hill RD over Buffalo Creek carry?

About 566 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Kygers Hill RD over Buffalo Creek?

The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Kygers Hill RD over Buffalo Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.