US Bridges

Boydton Plank Road over Hatchers Run

Fair

Dinwiddie County, Virginia · 0.35 FR 613 & 0.18 to 685 · Structure no. 000000000005907

Built
1927
98 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
59 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,503
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Boydton Plank Road over Hatchers Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Boydton Plank Road over Hatchers Run in Dinwiddie County, Virginia. It was built in 1927 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 98 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 8,503 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,507 by 2045. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 km).

Location

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CarriesBoydton Plank Road
CrossesHatchers Run
Location0.35 FR 613 & 0.18 to 685
RouteU.S. Route 1
CountyDinwiddie County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.1534, -77.51714
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length59 ft (18 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.7 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,503 (2022)
Projected traffic9,507 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed23 mi (37 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$25 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Boydton Plank Road over Hatchers Run built?

It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is Boydton Plank Road over Hatchers Run 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Boydton Plank Road over Hatchers Run carry?

About 8,503 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Boydton Plank Road over Hatchers Run?

The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.7 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Boydton Plank Road over Hatchers Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.