Puppy Creek Road over Buffalo River

Fair Condition94 years old168 vehicles/day

Location

StateVirginia
CountyAmherst
Location2.20-rt 717 / .10-rt 60
CarriesPuppy Creek Road
CrossesBuffalo River
Coordinates37.65579, -79.14958

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck7 (Good)
Superstructure8 (Very Good)
Substructure5 (Fair)
Channel/Waterway5 (Fair)
Scour Critical4 — Foundations need monitoring

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length27.6 ft (8.4 m)
Max Span25.6 ft (7.8 m)
Deck Width23.3 ft (7.1 m)
Deck Area59.6 sq m
Main Spans1
Year Built1932 (reconstructed 2008)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic168 (2022)
Truck Traffic5%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last InspectionDecember 2023
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number000000000001416

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