US Bridges

Plank Road over Little Willis River

Good

Cumberland County, Virginia · 0.05 to BUCK.-1.30 to 704 · Structure no. 000000000030289

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
962
2011 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Plank Road over Little Willis River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Plank Road over Little Willis River in Cumberland County, Virginia. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 962 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,218 by 2042. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesPlank Road
CrossesLittle Willis River
Location0.05 to BUCK.-1.30 to 704
RouteCounty Highway 600
Coordinates37.41106, -78.41275
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 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 adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating67 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span39 ft (12 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic962 (2011)
Projected traffic1,218 by 2042
Trucks0%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Plank Road over Little Willis River built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Plank Road over Little 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Plank Road over Little Willis River carry?

About 962 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Plank Road over Little Willis River?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (12 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Plank Road over Little Willis River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.