US Bridges

County Route 27/4 over Buffalo Creek

Fair

Brooke County, West Virginia · 0.01 Mi. East JCT Wv 67 · Structure no. 00000000005A073

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
180 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
350
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 27/4 over Buffalo Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Route 27/4 over Buffalo Creek in Brooke County, West Virginia. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 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 350 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 522 by 2043. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 27/4
CrossesBuffalo Creek
Location0.01 Mi. East JCT Wv 67
RouteCounty Highway 274
CountyBrooke County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates40.24392, -80.59623
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.
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 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating83 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length180 ft (54.9 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2023)
Projected traffic522 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$179,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 27/4 over Buffalo Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 27/4 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does County Route 27/4 over Buffalo Creek carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is County Route 27/4 over Buffalo Creek?

The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 27/4 over Buffalo Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.