South Buffalo Road over North Buffalo Creek
GoodRockbridge County, Virginia · 0.01 to 612 & 5.40 to 661 · Structure no. 000000000027913
- Built
- 2004
- 21 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 37 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 92
- 2017 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
South Buffalo Road over North Buffalo Creek is a concrete culvert carrying South Buffalo Road over North Buffalo Creek in Rockbridge County, Virginia. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 92 vehicles a day, projected to reach 105 by 2042. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was South Buffalo Road over North Buffalo Creek built?
It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.
What condition is South Buffalo Road over North 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 South Buffalo Road over North Buffalo Creek carry?
About 92 vehicles per day (2017 count).
How long is South Buffalo Road over North Buffalo Creek?
The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.
Who owns South Buffalo Road over North Buffalo Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.