US Bridges

County Route 11 over Buffalo Branch

Good

Putnam County, West Virginia · 0.77 MI E of CR 7 · Structure no. 00000000040A127

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
450
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 11 over Buffalo Branch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Route 11 over Buffalo Branch in Putnam County, West Virginia. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 450 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 603 by 2040. The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long and 18 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 11
CrossesBuffalo Branch
Location0.77 MI E of CR 7
RouteCounty Highway 1100
CountyPutnam County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.59342, -81.87763
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating69 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.4 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.1 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic450 (2020)
Projected traffic603 by 2040
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 11 over Buffalo Branch built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 11 over Buffalo Branch 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does County Route 11 over Buffalo Branch carry?

About 450 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is County Route 11 over Buffalo Branch?

The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.1 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 11 over Buffalo Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.