US Bridges

Penlan Road over Slate River

Fair

Buckingham County, Virginia · 0.04-RT.611 / 1.60-RT.677 · Structure no. 000000000004110

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
204 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
317
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Penlan Road over Slate River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Penlan Road over Slate River in Buckingham County, Virginia. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 6 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 317 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 426 by 2042. The structure is 204 ft (62.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesPenlan Road
CrossesSlate River
Location0.04-RT.611 / 1.60-RT.677
RouteCounty Highway 671
CountyBuckingham County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.67416, -78.42721
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating58 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length204 ft (62.1 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic317 (2018)
Projected traffic426 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 Penlan Road over Slate River built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Penlan Road over Slate 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Penlan Road over Slate River carry?

About 317 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Penlan Road over Slate River?

The structure is 204 ft (62.1 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Penlan Road over Slate River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.