US Bridges

Plank Road over Willis River

Good

Buckingham County, Virginia · 0.10-RT.654 / 1.10-RT.621 · Structure no. 000000000004029

Built
1977
48 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
122 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
782
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Plank Road over Willis River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Plank Road over Willis River in Buckingham County, Virginia. It was built in 1977 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 48 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 782 vehicles a day, projected to reach 872 by 2042. The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesPlank Road
CrossesWillis River
Location0.10-RT.654 / 1.10-RT.621
RouteCounty Highway 600
CountyBuckingham County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.43571, -78.40794
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69 US tons
Inventory rating53 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length122 ft (37.2 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic782 (2022)
Projected traffic872 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Plank Road over Willis River built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is Plank Road over Willis River 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 2024.

How much traffic does Plank Road over Willis River carry?

About 782 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Plank Road over Willis River?

The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Plank Road over Willis River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.