US Bridges

Plantersville Road over Knights Creek

Fair

Lunenburg County, Virginia · .5 FR 719 & .7 to 688 · Structure no. 000000000011604

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
165
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Plantersville Road over Knights Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Plantersville Road over Knights Creek in Lunenburg County, Virginia. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 165 vehicles a day, projected to reach 186 by 2045. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesPlantersville Road
CrossesKnights Creek
Location.5 FR 719 & .7 to 688
RouteCounty Highway 623
CountyLunenburg County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.93238, -78.45284
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.8 US tons
Inventory rating38.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic165 (2019)
Projected traffic186 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$68 million (2017 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Plantersville Road over Knights Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Plantersville Road over Knights 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Plantersville Road over Knights Creek carry?

About 165 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Plantersville Road over Knights Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Plantersville Road over Knights Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.