West Virginia 67 over Buffalo Creek
FairBrooke County, West Virginia · 0.02 Mi. East JCT CR 67/1 · Structure no. 00000000005A043
- Built
- 1978
- 47 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 205 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,400
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
West Virginia 67 over Buffalo Creek is a steel 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 2,400 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,240 by 2043. The structure is 205 ft (62.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
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 fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.
How much traffic does West Virginia 67 over Buffalo Creek carry?
About 2,400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is West Virginia 67 over Buffalo Creek?
The structure is 205 ft (62.5 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns West Virginia 67 over Buffalo Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.