US Bridges

County Route 1 over Buffalo Creek

Fair

Lincoln County, West Virginia · 0.04 Miles N of C R 3/11 · Structure no. 00000000022A147

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
350
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 1 over Buffalo Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying County Route 1 over Buffalo Creek in Lincoln County, West Virginia. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 6 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 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 368 by 2042. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long.

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 1
CrossesBuffalo Creek
Location0.04 Miles N of C R 3/11
RouteCounty Highway 100
CountyLincoln County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.32428, -82.12691
Functional classRural 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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2022)
Projected traffic368 by 2042
Trucks4%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 1 over Buffalo Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 1 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does County Route 1 over Buffalo Creek carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is County Route 1 over Buffalo Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns County Route 1 over Buffalo Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.