Plank Road over Mechums River

Fair Condition123 years old964 vehicles/day

Location

StateVirginia
CountyAlbemarle
Location.80 Fr 637 & .50 To 635
CarriesPlank Road
CrossesMechums River
Coordinates38.00129, -78.72759

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck8 (Very Good)
Superstructure8 (Very Good)
Substructure6 (Satisfactory)
Channel/Waterway5 (Fair)
Scour Critical5 — Stable for scour

Physical Characteristics

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DesignSlab
Total Length44.0 ft (13.4 m)
Max Span44.0 ft (13.4 m)
Deck Width23.0 ft (7 m)
Deck Area93.8 sq m
Main Spans1
Year Built1903 (reconstructed 2023)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic964 (2022)
Truck Traffic1%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection724
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number000000000000772

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