Plank Road over Mill Run
FairSouthampton County, Virginia · 0.50 Miles to Rte. 628 · Structure no. 000000000017722
- Built
- 1921
- 104 years old, rebuilt 1998
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 84 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,730
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Plank Road over Mill Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Plank Road over Mill Run in Southampton County, Virginia. It was built in 1921 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 104 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 6 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 2,730 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,795 by 2042. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Plank Road over Mill Run built?
It was built in 1921, making it 104 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.
What condition is Plank Road over Mill Run 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does Plank Road over Mill Run carry?
About 2,730 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Plank Road over Mill Run?
The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns Plank Road over Mill Run?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.