US Bridges

Boydton Plank Road over Gravelly Run

Fair

Dinwiddie County, Virginia · 0.56 FR 726 & 1.46 to 660 · Structure no. 000000000005908

Built
1939
86 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,702
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Boydton Plank Road over Gravelly Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Boydton Plank Road over Gravelly Run in Dinwiddie County, Virginia. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 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 5 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 5,702 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,358 by 2045. The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 km).

Location

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CarriesBoydton Plank Road
CrossesGravelly Run
Location0.56 FR 726 & 1.46 to 660
RouteU.S. Route 1
CountyDinwiddie County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.12373, -77.54692
Functional classRural 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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating69.4 US tons
Inventory rating53.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length34 ft (10.5 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.5 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,702 (2022)
Projected traffic6,358 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$462 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Boydton Plank Road over Gravelly Run built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.

What condition is Boydton Plank Road over Gravelly 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 October 2023.

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

About 5,702 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Boydton Plank Road over Gravelly Run?

The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.5 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Boydton Plank Road over Gravelly Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.