US Bridges

Boydton Plank Sbl over Stony Creek

FairPosted for load

Dinwiddie County, Virginia · 0.82 FR 647 & 0.11 to 656 · Structure no. 000000000005909

Built
1926
99 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Arch - Thru
Concrete
Length
167 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,150
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Boydton Plank Sbl over Stony Creek is a concrete arch - thru carrying Boydton Plank Sbl over Stony Creek in Dinwiddie County, Virginia. It was built in 1926, so it is 99 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,150 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,176 by 2045. The structure is 167 ft (50.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBoydton Plank Sbl
CrossesStony Creek
Location0.82 FR 647 & 0.11 to 656
RouteU.S. Route 1
CountyDinwiddie County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.06706, -77.60272
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38 US tons
Inventory rating22.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Thru
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length167 ft (50.8 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck15 ft (4.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,150 (2022)
Projected traffic1,176 by 2045
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$265 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Boydton Plank Sbl over Stony Creek built?

It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025.

What condition is Boydton Plank Sbl over Stony Creek 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 2024.

How much traffic does Boydton Plank Sbl over Stony Creek carry?

About 1,150 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Boydton Plank Sbl over Stony Creek?

The structure is 167 ft (50.8 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Boydton Plank Sbl over Stony Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.