US Bridges

Blue Grass Trail over North Buffalo Creek

Fair

Rockbridge County, Virginia · .02 to 807 & 1.60 to 662 · Structure no. 000000000024060

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
113
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Blue Grass Trail over North Buffalo Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Blue Grass Trail over North Buffalo Creek in Rockbridge County, Virginia. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger 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 6 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 113 vehicles a day, projected to reach 128 by 2042. The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

CarriesBlue Grass Trail
CrossesNorth Buffalo Creek
Location.02 to 807 & 1.60 to 662
RouteCounty Highway 612
Coordinates37.7139, -79.63796
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length20 ft (6.2 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic113 (2019)
Projected traffic128 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.7 mi (35 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Blue Grass Trail over North Buffalo Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Blue Grass Trail over North 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Blue Grass Trail over North Buffalo Creek carry?

About 113 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Blue Grass Trail over North Buffalo Creek?

The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.8 m).

Who owns Blue Grass Trail over North Buffalo Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.