US Bridges

Jerusalem Plank RD over Nebletts Mill Run

Fair

Sussex County, Virginia · 3.51 MI FR Route 40 · Structure no. 000000000018228

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,232
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jerusalem Plank RD over Nebletts Mill Run is a concrete culvert carrying Jerusalem Plank RD over Nebletts Mill Run in Sussex County, Virginia. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 2,232 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,489 by 2042. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesJerusalem Plank RD
CrossesNebletts Mill Run
Location3.51 MI FR Route 40
RouteState Highway 35
CountySussex County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.97741, -77.21737
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,232 (2022)
Projected traffic2,489 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$111 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Jerusalem Plank RD over Nebletts Mill Run built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jerusalem Plank RD over Nebletts 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Jerusalem Plank RD over Nebletts Mill Run carry?

About 2,232 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Jerusalem Plank RD over Nebletts Mill Run?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Jerusalem Plank RD over Nebletts Mill Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.