Plank Drive 1252 over North Fork Roanoke River
GoodMontgomery County, Virginia · 1.10 Rt 1251; 0.01 Rt 723 · Structure no. 000000000027260
- Built
- 1997
- 28 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 142 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 439
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Plank Drive 1252 over North Fork Roanoke River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Plank Drive 1252 over North Fork Roanoke River in Montgomery County, Virginia. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 439 vehicles a day, projected to reach 567 by 2042. The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Drive 1252 over North Fork Roanoke River built?
It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.
What condition is Plank Drive 1252 over North Fork Roanoke River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.
How much traffic does Plank Drive 1252 over North Fork Roanoke River carry?
About 439 vehicles per day (2019 count).
How long is Plank Drive 1252 over North Fork Roanoke River?
The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Plank Drive 1252 over North Fork Roanoke River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.