Plank Road over Br Bear Element Creek
PoorPosted for loadLunenburg County, Virginia · 1.3 FR 643 & .7 to 635 · Structure no. 000000000011649
- Built
- 1941
- 84 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 31 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 175
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Plank Road over Br Bear Element Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Plank Road over Br Bear Element Creek in Lunenburg County, Virginia. It was built in 1941, so it is 84 years old, older than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 175 vehicles a day, projected to reach 206 by 2045. The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Plank Road over Br Bear Element Creek built?
It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.
What condition is Plank Road over Br Bear Element Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.
How much traffic does Plank Road over Br Bear Element Creek carry?
About 175 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Plank Road over Br Bear Element Creek?
The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.9 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns Plank Road over Br Bear Element Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.