US Bridges

Plank Road over Broad Creek

Fair

Rockbridge County, Virginia · 1.90 to 678 & 0.20 to 682 · Structure no. 000000000015431

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
36 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
173
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Plank Road over Broad Creek is a concrete slab carrying Plank Road over Broad Creek in Rockbridge County, Virginia. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 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 173 vehicles a day, projected to reach 193 by 2045. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesPlank Road
CrossesBroad Creek
Location1.90 to 678 & 0.20 to 682
RouteCounty Highway 610
CountyRockbridge County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.70696, -79.51345
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.9 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic173 (2022)
Projected traffic193 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Plank Road over Broad Creek built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

What condition is Plank Road over Broad Creek 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Plank Road over Broad Creek carry?

About 173 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Plank Road over Broad Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.9 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Plank Road over Broad Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.