Lexington Turnpike over S. Fork Buffalo River

Good Condition94 years old1,608 vehicles/day

Location

StateVirginia
CountyAmherst
Location13.01-w Acl /0.01-rt 716
CarriesLexington Turnpike
CrossesS. Fork Buffalo River
Coordinates37.67931, -79.22137

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionGood
Channel/Waterway6 (Satisfactory)
Culvert7 (Good)
Scour Critical5 — Stable for scour

Physical Characteristics

MaterialConcrete
DesignCulvert
Total Length25.6 ft (7.8 m)
Max Span7.9 ft (2.4 m)
Deck Area56.9 sq m
Main Spans3
Year Built1932

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic1,608 (2022)
Truck Traffic2%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last InspectionOctober 2023
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number000000000001365

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