US Bridges

Plum Branch Road over Plum Branch

Good

Campbell County, Virginia · 0.60-RT 658 / 0.40-RT 737 · Structure no. 000000000025123

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
439
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Plum Branch Road over Plum Branch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Plum Branch Road over Plum Branch in Campbell County, Virginia. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 2042. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesPlum Branch Road
CrossesPlum Branch
Location0.60-RT 658 / 0.40-RT 737
RouteCounty Highway 656
Coordinates37.30625, -79.00974
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.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.5 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic439 (2022)
Projected traffic497 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Plum Branch Road over Plum Branch built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Plum Branch Road over Plum Branch 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 November 2023.

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

About 439 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Plum Branch Road over Plum Branch?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.5 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Plum Branch Road over Plum Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.