US Bridges

West Virginia 67 over Buffalo Creek

Good

Brooke County, West Virginia · 0.02 Mi. West JCT CR32 · Structure no. 00000000005A046

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
114 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
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 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger than the West Virginia average of 44.7 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,350 by 2023. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 39 ft wide.

CarriesWest Virginia 67
CrossesBuffalo Creek
Location0.02 Mi. West JCT CR32
RouteState Highway 67
Coordinates40.20678, -80.55358
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating93 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length114 ft (34.7 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2023)
Projected traffic1,350 by 2023
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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$106,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was West Virginia 67 over Buffalo Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is West Virginia 67 over 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 West Virginia 67 over Buffalo Creek carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is West Virginia 67 over Buffalo Creek?

The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns West Virginia 67 over Buffalo Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.