US Bridges

County Route 27/3 over Buffalo Creek

Good

Greenbrier County, West Virginia · 0.10 Miles W. of CR 29 · Structure no. 00000000013A069

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
46 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
221
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 27/3 over Buffalo Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying County Route 27/3 over Buffalo Creek in Greenbrier County, West Virginia. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 221 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 293 by 2042. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesCounty Route 27/3
CrossesBuffalo Creek
Location0.10 Miles W. of CR 29
RouteCounty Highway 2703
Coordinates37.8567, -80.71735
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic221 (2022)
Projected traffic293 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 27/3 over Buffalo Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 27/3 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does County Route 27/3 over Buffalo Creek carry?

About 221 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is County Route 27/3 over Buffalo Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns County Route 27/3 over Buffalo Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.