US Bridges

Papermill Road over Buffalo Lick Run

Good

Winchester city, Virginia · 0003PLEA Va R0006GRACE ST · Structure no. 000000000022344

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
9,780
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Papermill Road over Buffalo Lick Run is a concrete culvert carrying Papermill Road over Buffalo Lick Run in Winchester city, Virginia. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 9,780 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,905 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesPapermill Road
CrossesBuffalo Lick Run
Location0003PLEA Va R0006GRACE ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWinchester city
StateVirginia
Coordinates39.14814, -78.17725
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,780 (2022)
Projected traffic10,905 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Papermill Road over Buffalo Lick Run built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Papermill Road over Buffalo Lick Run 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Papermill Road over Buffalo Lick Run carry?

About 9,780 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Papermill Road over Buffalo Lick Run?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m).

Who owns Papermill Road over Buffalo Lick Run?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.