West Virginia 67 over Buffalo Creek
PoorBrooke County, West Virginia · 0.06 MI West JCT CR67/5 · Structure no. 00000000005A042
- Built
- 1978
- 47 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 308 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,600
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
West Virginia 67 over Buffalo Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying West Virginia 67 over Buffalo Creek in Brooke County, West Virginia. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, older than the West Virginia average of 44.7 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 2,600 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,510 by 2040. The structure is 308 ft (94 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was West Virginia 67 over Buffalo Creek built?
It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.
What condition is West Virginia 67 over Buffalo Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.
How much traffic does West Virginia 67 over Buffalo Creek carry?
About 2,600 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is West Virginia 67 over Buffalo Creek?
The structure is 308 ft (94 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns West Virginia 67 over Buffalo Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.