US Bridges

Planters Road over Wilson Creek

Fair

Brunswick County, Virginia · 1.4 FR 641 & .025 to 640 · Structure no. 000000000029939

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
43 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
864
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Planters Road over Wilson Creek is a steel culvert carrying Planters Road over Wilson Creek in Brunswick County, Virginia. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 years old, younger 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 864 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 963 by 2042. The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesPlanters Road
CrossesWilson Creek
Location1.4 FR 641 & .025 to 640
RouteCounty Highway 606
CountyBrunswick County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.80542, -77.79875
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
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length43 ft (13 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic864 (2022)
Projected traffic963 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$90 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Planters Road over Wilson Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Planters Road over Wilson 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Planters Road over Wilson Creek carry?

About 864 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Planters Road over Wilson Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns Planters Road over Wilson Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.