South Buffalo RD over South Buffalo Creek
GoodRockbridge County, Virginia · 1.15 to 738 & 0.25 to 661 · Structure no. 000000000029489
- Built
- 2010
- 15 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 42 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 230
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
South Buffalo RD over South Buffalo Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying South Buffalo RD over South Buffalo Creek in Rockbridge County, Virginia. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 230 vehicles a day, projected to reach 240 by 2042. The structure is 42 ft (12.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was South Buffalo RD over South Buffalo Creek built?
It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.
What condition is South Buffalo RD over South 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 RD over South Buffalo Creek carry?
About 230 vehicles per day (2019 count).
How long is South Buffalo RD over South Buffalo Creek?
The structure is 42 ft (12.7 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns South Buffalo RD over South Buffalo Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.