US Bridges

Lewiston Plank Rd. over Norfolk Southern RR

Fair

Nottoway County, Virginia · .1 FR 624 & .07 to 460 · Structure no. 000000000012903

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
132 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,736
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lewiston Plank Rd. over Norfolk Southern RR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lewiston Plank Rd. over Norfolk Southern RR 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 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 1,736 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,080 by 2042. The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesLewiston Plank Rd.
CrossesNorfolk Southern RR
Location.1 FR 624 & .07 to 460
RouteCounty Highway 723
CountyNottoway County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.1879, -78.18289
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length132 ft (40.2 m)
Longest span59 ft (17.9 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,736 (2022)
Projected traffic2,080 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$128 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Lewiston Plank Rd. over Norfolk Southern RR built?

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

What condition is Lewiston Plank Rd. over Norfolk Southern RR 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Lewiston Plank Rd. over Norfolk Southern RR carry?

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

How long is Lewiston Plank Rd. over Norfolk Southern RR?

The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (17.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Lewiston Plank Rd. over Norfolk Southern RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.