South Lee HWY over Buffalo Creek

Fair Condition86 years old2,631 vehicles/day

Location

StateVirginia
CountyRockbridge
Location0.82 To 834 & 0.20 To 678
CarriesSouth Lee HWY
CrossesBuffalo Creek
Coordinates37.71436, -79.47167

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck6 (Satisfactory)
Superstructure6 (Satisfactory)
Substructure5 (Fair)
Channel/Waterway8 (Very Good)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel Continuous
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length237.9 ft (72.5 m)
Max Span80.1 ft (24.4 m)
Deck Width37.1 ft (11.3 m)
Deck Area819.2 sq m
Main Spans2
Year Built1940

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic2,631 (2022)
Lanes On Bridge3

Inspection & Ownership

Last InspectionOctober 2024
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number000000000015162

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