US Bridges

Boydton Plank Road over Sappony Creek

Fair

Dinwiddie County, Virginia · 2.33 FR 652 & 1.20 to 649 · Structure no. 000000000005918

Built
1926
99 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,938
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Boydton Plank Road over Sappony Creek is a concrete slab carrying Boydton Plank Road over Sappony 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.

It carries about 1,938 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,161 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 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
CrossesSappony Creek
Location2.33 FR 652 & 1.20 to 649
RouteU.S. Route 1
CountyDinwiddie County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.01347, -77.6749
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.
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 inspectionJuly 2024
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 rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (6.9 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.6 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,938 (2022)
Projected traffic2,161 by 2042
Trucks2%
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$120 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Boydton Plank Road over Sappony Creek built?

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

What condition is Boydton Plank Road over Sappony 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Boydton Plank Road over Sappony Creek carry?

About 1,938 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Boydton Plank Road over Sappony Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.6 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Boydton Plank Road over Sappony Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.