US Bridges

Plank RD over Broad Creek

Good

Rockbridge County, Virginia · 0.95 to 678 - 1.15 to 682 · Structure no. 000000000029875

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
173
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Plank RD over Broad Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Plank RD over Broad Creek in Rockbridge County, Virginia. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 173 vehicles a day, projected to reach 193 by 2042. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesPlank RD
CrossesBroad Creek
Location0.95 to 678 - 1.15 to 682
RouteCounty Highway 610
CountyRockbridge County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.71742, -79.50638
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating79.5 US tons
Inventory rating61.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic173 (2022)
Projected traffic193 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Plank RD over Broad Creek built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is Plank RD over Broad Creek 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Plank RD over Broad Creek carry?

About 173 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Plank RD over Broad Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Plank RD over Broad Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.