US Bridges

Lewiston Plank Rd. over Little Nottoway River

FairPosted for load

Nottoway County, Virginia · 1.9 FR 625 & .7 to 633 · Structure no. 000000000012904

Built
1946
79 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
188 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,933
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lewiston Plank Rd. over Little Nottoway River is a concrete tee beam carrying Lewiston Plank Rd. over Little Nottoway River in Nottoway County, Virginia. It was built in 1946, so it is 79 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,933 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,155 by 2042. The structure is 188 ft (57.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

CarriesLewiston Plank Rd.
CrossesLittle Nottoway River
Location1.9 FR 625 & .7 to 633
RouteCounty Highway 723
Coordinates37.14278, -78.17774
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.6 US tons
Inventory rating31.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length188 ft (57.3 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,933 (2022)
Projected traffic2,155 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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$145 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lewiston Plank Rd. over Little Nottoway River built?

It was built in 1946, making it 79 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lewiston Plank Rd. over Little Nottoway River 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 Little Nottoway River carry?

About 1,933 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lewiston Plank Rd. over Little Nottoway River?

The structure is 188 ft (57.3 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Lewiston Plank Rd. over Little Nottoway River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.