US Bridges

Orange Plank Rd. over Lewis Run

Fair

Spotsylvania County, Virginia · 0.4M RTE.3 - 1.6M RTE.613 · Structure no. 000000000027940

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
10,764
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Orange Plank Rd. over Lewis Run is a concrete culvert carrying Orange Plank Rd. over Lewis Run in Spotsylvania County, Virginia. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 years old, younger 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 10,764 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,964 by 2042. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesOrange Plank Rd.
CrossesLewis Run
Location0.4M RTE.3 - 1.6M RTE.613
RouteCounty Highway 621
CountySpotsylvania County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.30656, -77.679
Functional classUrban 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 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
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span4 ft (1.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,764 (2022)
Projected traffic11,964 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$4 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Orange Plank Rd. over Lewis Run built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Orange Plank Rd. over Lewis 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Orange Plank Rd. over Lewis Run carry?

About 10,764 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Orange Plank Rd. over Lewis Run?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 4 ft (1.2 m).

Who owns Orange Plank Rd. over Lewis Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.