Historic Bridges of the U.S. | Buffalo Creek Bridge

Photos

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The west oblique view

Photo taken by J.R. Manning in October 2007

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The north portal

Photo taken by J.R. Manning in October 2007

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Government Plaque

Photo taken by J.R. Manning in October 2007

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The west face

Photo taken by J.R. Manning in October 2007

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he northwest approach from below

The northwest approach is failing. The urns have seen better days.

Photo taken by J.R. Manning in October 2007

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The replacement railings

Photo taken by J.R. Manning in October 2007

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Manufacturer's Plate

Photo taken by J.R. Manning in October 2007

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The south portal

Photo taken by J.R. Manning in October 2007

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The east face

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The north approach

The approach is supported by this retaining wall.

Photo taken by J.R. Manning in October 2007

Vicinity map

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Overview: Concrete arch bridge over Buffalo Creek on CR 250/58
Location: Marion County, West Virginia
Status: Open to traffic
History: Built 1926
Design: Arch
Dimensions: Length of largest span: 89.9 ft.
Total length: 89.9 ft.
Deck width: 16.7 ft.
Approximate latitude, longitude: +39.50000, -80.19667 (decimal degrees)
39°30'00" N, 80°11'48" W (degrees°minutes'seconds")
Inventory number: BH 35296 (Bridgehunter.com ID)
Inspection (as of 10/2006): Superstructure condition rating: Fair (5 out of 9)
Substructure condition rating: Good (7 out of 9)
Appraisal: Functionally obsolete
Sufficiency rating: 48.7 (out of 100)
Average daily traffic (as of 2005): 30