US Bridges

Boydton Plank Road over Great Creek

Good

Brunswick County, Virginia · .91 FR 763 & .97 to 46 · Structure no. 000000000023111

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
88 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,502
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Boydton Plank Road over Great Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Boydton Plank Road over Great Creek in Brunswick County, Virginia. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,502 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,675 by 2045. The structure is 88 ft (26.7 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesBoydton Plank Road
CrossesGreat Creek
Location.91 FR 763 & .97 to 46
RouteU.S. Route 1
CountyBrunswick County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.82848, -77.92679
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating83.9 US tons
Inventory rating64.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length88 ft (26.7 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,502 (2022)
Projected traffic1,675 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$400 million (2017 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Boydton Plank Road over Great Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Boydton Plank Road over Great Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

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

About 1,502 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Boydton Plank Road over Great Creek?

The structure is 88 ft (26.7 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Boydton Plank Road over Great Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.