US Bridges

West Virginia 67 over Buffalo Creek

Fair

Brooke County, West Virginia · 0.09 Mi. East JCT CR 27/3 · Structure no. 00000000005A044

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
226 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 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 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 226 ft (68.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesWest Virginia 67
CrossesBuffalo Creek
Location0.09 Mi. East JCT CR 27/3
RouteState Highway 67
CountyBrooke County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates40.25172, -80.59989
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating84 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length226 ft (68.9 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.6 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,400 (2023)
Projected traffic3,240 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$184,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

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 226 ft (68.9 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns West Virginia 67 over Buffalo Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.