Boydton Plank RD S over Meherrin River
FairBrunswick County, Virginia · .58 FR 657 & .98 to 637 · Structure no. 000000000003560
- Built
- 1947
- 78 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 562 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 716
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Boydton Plank RD S over Meherrin River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Boydton Plank RD S over Meherrin River in Brunswick County, Virginia. It was built in 1947, so it is 78 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 716 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,042 by 2042. The structure is 562 ft (171.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Boydton Plank RD S over Meherrin River built?
It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025.
What condition is Boydton Plank RD S 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does Boydton Plank RD S over Meherrin River carry?
About 716 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Boydton Plank RD S over Meherrin River?
The structure is 562 ft (171.2 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Boydton Plank RD S over Meherrin River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.