US Bridges

West Virginia 67 over Buffalo Creek

Poor

Brooke County, West Virginia · 0.53 Mi. East JCT CR 32 · Structure no. 00000000005A047

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
108 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
300
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

West Virginia 67 over Buffalo Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying West Virginia 67 over Buffalo Creek in Brooke County, West Virginia. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 405 by 2040. The structure is 108 ft (32.8 m) long and 25 ft wide.

CarriesWest Virginia 67
CrossesBuffalo Creek
Location0.53 Mi. East JCT CR 32
RouteState Highway 67
Coordinates40.20612, -80.5449
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Superstructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length108 ft (32.8 m)
Longest span103 ft (31.5 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2020)
Projected traffic405 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$700,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was West Virginia 67 over Buffalo Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does West Virginia 67 over Buffalo Creek carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is West Virginia 67 over Buffalo Creek?

The structure is 108 ft (32.8 m) long with a longest span of 103 ft (31.5 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns West Virginia 67 over Buffalo Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.