US Bridges

Nbl Boydton Plank over CSX Transp Right of Way

Fair

Brunswick County, Virginia · .61 FR 758 & .33 to 634 · Structure no. 000000000003562

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 2023
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
181 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,385
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nbl Boydton Plank over CSX Transp Right of Way is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nbl Boydton Plank over CSX Transp Right of Way in Brunswick County, Virginia. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 2023, 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.

It carries about 1,385 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,024 by 2045. The structure is 181 ft (55.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesNbl Boydton Plank
CrossesCSX Transp Right of Way
Location.61 FR 758 & .33 to 634
RouteU.S. Route 1
CountyBrunswick County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.843, -77.90524
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.9 US tons
Inventory rating46.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length181 ft (55.3 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.5 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,385 (2022)
Projected traffic2,024 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$100 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Nbl Boydton Plank over CSX Transp Right of Way built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2023.

What condition is Nbl Boydton Plank over CSX Transp Right of Way 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 CSX Transp Right of Way carry?

About 1,385 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Nbl Boydton Plank over CSX Transp Right of Way?

The structure is 181 ft (55.3 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Nbl Boydton Plank over CSX Transp Right of Way?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.