US Bridges

Plum Branch Road over NS Railway

Good

Campbell County, Virginia · 0.90-RT 737 / 0 .70-RT 24 · Structure no. 000000000004266

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
135 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
439
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Plum Branch Road over NS Railway is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Plum Branch Road over NS Railway in Campbell County, Virginia. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 64 years old, older 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 439 vehicles a day, projected to reach 497 by 2045. The structure is 135 ft (41.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesPlum Branch Road
CrossesNS Railway
Location0.90-RT 737 / 0 .70-RT 24
RouteCounty Highway 656
CountyCampbell County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.31945, -79.01477
Functional classRural Local

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.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating83 US tons
Inventory rating64 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length135 ft (41.3 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic439 (2022)
Projected traffic497 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Plum Branch Road over NS Railway built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is Plum Branch Road over NS Railway 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Plum Branch Road over NS Railway carry?

About 439 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Plum Branch Road over NS Railway?

The structure is 135 ft (41.3 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Plum Branch Road over NS Railway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.