US Bridges

Nbl Boydton Plank over Meherrin River

Fair

Brunswick County, Virginia · .54 FR 657 & 1.02 to 637 · Structure no. 000000000003553

Built
1927
98 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
257 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
716
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nbl Boydton Plank over Meherrin River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nbl Boydton Plank over Meherrin River in Brunswick County, Virginia. It was built in 1927, 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 716 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,042 by 2045. The structure is 257 ft (78.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesNbl Boydton Plank
CrossesMeherrin River
Location.54 FR 657 & 1.02 to 637
RouteU.S. Route 1
CountyBrunswick County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.77633, -78.01272
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length257 ft (78.3 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic716 (2022)
Projected traffic1,042 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nbl Boydton Plank over Meherrin River built?

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

What condition is Nbl Boydton Plank over Meherrin 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Nbl Boydton Plank over Meherrin River carry?

About 716 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Nbl Boydton Plank over Meherrin River?

The structure is 257 ft (78.3 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Nbl Boydton Plank over Meherrin River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.