US Bridges

Plank Road over Coscorie Branch

Fair

Southampton County, Virginia · 2.17 Mi. to Int. Rte. 58 · Structure no. 000000000017726

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 1971
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,238
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Plank Road over Coscorie Branch is a concrete slab carrying Plank Road over Coscorie Branch in Southampton County, Virginia. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 1971, 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 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 3,238 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,727 by 2045. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesPlank Road
CrossesCoscorie Branch
Location2.17 Mi. to Int. Rte. 58
RouteState Highway 35
CountySouthampton County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.7473, -77.08019
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.4 US tons
Inventory rating36.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,238 (2022)
Projected traffic4,727 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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$68 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Plank Road over Coscorie Branch built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1971.

What condition is Plank Road over Coscorie Branch 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 Coscorie Branch carry?

About 3,238 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Plank Road over Coscorie Branch?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Plank Road over Coscorie Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.