Plank Road over Hardware River
FairPosted for loadAlbemarle County, Virginia · 1.49 FR 631 / 0.41 to 655 · Structure no. 000000000000800
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 39 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 986
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Plank Road over Hardware River is a concrete tee beam carrying Plank Road over Hardware River in Albemarle County, Virginia. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 years old, older than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 986 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,040 by 2042. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Plank Road over Hardware River built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.
What condition is Plank Road over Hardware River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.
How much traffic does Plank Road over Hardware River carry?
About 986 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Plank Road over Hardware River?
The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Plank Road over Hardware River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.