US Bridges

Lewiston Plank Rd. over Mallorys Creek

Poor

Nottoway County, Virginia · 0.4 FR 724 & 1.2 to 650 · Structure no. 000000000012902

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,736
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lewiston Plank Rd. over Mallorys Creek is a steel culvert carrying Lewiston Plank Rd. over Mallorys Creek in Nottoway County, Virginia. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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.

It carries about 1,736 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,080 by 2045. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesLewiston Plank Rd.
CrossesMallorys Creek
Location0.4 FR 724 & 1.2 to 650
RouteCounty Highway 723
CountyNottoway County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.17366, -78.18665
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,736 (2022)
Projected traffic2,080 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$221 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lewiston Plank Rd. over Mallorys Creek built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lewiston Plank Rd. over Mallorys 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Lewiston Plank Rd. over Mallorys Creek carry?

About 1,736 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lewiston Plank Rd. over Mallorys Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.8 m).

Who owns Lewiston Plank Rd. over Mallorys Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.