Park Road over Buffalo Creek
PoorPutnam County, West Virginia · 0.15 MI N of CR 35/13 · Structure no. 00000000040A901
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 64 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2022 count
- Owner
- Local
- Other Local Agency
About this bridge
Park Road over Buffalo Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Park Road over Buffalo Creek in Putnam County, West Virginia. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 65 by 2042. The structure is 64 ft (19.6 m) long and 16 ft wide.
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Park Road over Buffalo Creek built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.
What condition is Park Road over Buffalo Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2023.
How much traffic does Park Road over Buffalo Creek carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Park Road over Buffalo Creek?
The structure is 64 ft (19.6 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Park Road over Buffalo Creek?
It is owned by the Other Local Agency.