US Bridges

Plank Road 610 over Rtes. 11 & 81

Fair

Botetourt County, Virginia · 0.05 Rt F055; 0.30 Rkbg C · Structure no. 000000000003345

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
312 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
156
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Plank Road 610 over Rtes. 11 & 81 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Plank Road 610 over Rtes. 11 & 81 in Botetourt County, Virginia. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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.

It carries about 156 vehicles a day, projected to reach 175 by 2042. The structure is 312 ft (95.1 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesPlank Road 610
CrossesRtes. 11 & 81
Location0.05 Rt F055; 0.30 Rkbg C
RouteCounty Highway 610
CountyBotetourt County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.61128, -79.60947
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length312 ft (95.1 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.7 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic156 (2016)
Projected traffic175 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Plank Road 610 over Rtes. 11 & 81 built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Plank Road 610 over Rtes. 11 & 81 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 610 over Rtes. 11 & 81 carry?

About 156 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is Plank Road 610 over Rtes. 11 & 81?

The structure is 312 ft (95.1 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.7 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Plank Road 610 over Rtes. 11 & 81?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.