US Bridges

CR 85 over Bufflick Creek

Fair

Kanawha County, West Virginia · 0.01 MI E of CR 85/2 · Structure no. 00000000020A741

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
550
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 85 over Bufflick Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CR 85 over Bufflick Creek in Kanawha County, West Virginia. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 550 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 720 by 2042. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 30 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCR 85
CrossesBufflick Creek
Location0.01 MI E of CR 85/2
RouteCounty Highway 85
CountyKanawha County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.21557, -81.35482
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic550 (2022)
Projected traffic720 by 2042
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 85 over Bufflick Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 85 over Bufflick 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does CR 85 over Bufflick Creek carry?

About 550 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 85 over Bufflick Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns CR 85 over Bufflick Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.