Sbl Route 0081 over Buffalo Creek
GoodRockbridge County, Virginia · 3.51 to 11 & 4.63 to 60 · Structure no. 000000000028582
- Built
- 2007
- 18 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 587 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 20,210
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sbl Route 0081 over Buffalo Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sbl Route 0081 over Buffalo Creek in Rockbridge County, Virginia. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 20,210 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,456 by 2045. The structure is 587 ft (178.8 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sbl Route 0081 over Buffalo Creek built?
It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.
What condition is Sbl Route 0081 over 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does Sbl Route 0081 over Buffalo Creek carry?
About 20,210 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Sbl Route 0081 over Buffalo Creek?
The structure is 587 ft (178.8 m) long with a longest span of 154 ft (47 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.
Who owns Sbl Route 0081 over Buffalo Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.