US Bridges

Collierstown Road over Buffalo Creek near Murat

Good

Rockbridge County, Virginia · 0.03 to 675 & 0.07 to 675 · Structure no. 000000000027213

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
224 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,723
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Collierstown Road over Buffalo Creek near Murat is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Collierstown Road over Buffalo Creek near Murat in Rockbridge County, Virginia. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 1,723 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,921 by 2042. The structure is 224 ft (68.3 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCollierstown Road
CrossesBuffalo Creek near Murat
Location0.03 to 675 & 0.07 to 675
RouteState Highway 251
CountyRockbridge County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.74564, -79.5266
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating91.1 US tons
Inventory rating70 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length224 ft (68.3 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.6 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,723 (2022)
Projected traffic1,921 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Collierstown Road over Buffalo Creek near Murat built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Collierstown Road over Buffalo Creek near Murat 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Collierstown Road over Buffalo Creek near Murat carry?

About 1,723 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Collierstown Road over Buffalo Creek near Murat?

The structure is 224 ft (68.3 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.6 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Collierstown Road over Buffalo Creek near Murat?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.