US Bridges

Boydton Plank Road over Waqua Creek

Fair

Brunswick County, Virginia · .57 FR 764 & .47 to 1110 · Structure no. 000000000003547

Built
1927
98 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
151 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
853
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Boydton Plank Road over Waqua Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Boydton Plank Road over Waqua Creek in Brunswick County, Virginia. It was built in 1927 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 98 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 6 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 853 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 951 by 2045. The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesBoydton Plank Road
CrossesWaqua Creek
Location.57 FR 764 & .47 to 1110
RouteU.S. Route 1
CountyBrunswick County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.92909, -77.75995
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+4 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length151 ft (46 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.7 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic853 (2022)
Projected traffic951 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$612 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Boydton Plank Road over Waqua Creek built?

It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is Boydton Plank Road over Waqua Creek 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Boydton Plank Road over Waqua Creek carry?

About 853 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Boydton Plank Road over Waqua Creek?

The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Boydton Plank Road over Waqua Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.