Plank Road over Bear Element Creek
Fair Condition85 years old175 vehicles/day
Location
| State | Virginia |
| County | Lunenburg |
| Location | 1.5 Fr 643 & 0.5 To 635 |
| Carries | Plank Road |
| Crosses | Bear Element Creek |
| Coordinates | 36.91128, -78.20161 |
Condition Ratings
| Overall Condition | Fair |
| Deck | 7 (Good) |
| Superstructure | 7 (Good) |
| Substructure | 6 (Satisfactory) |
| Channel/Waterway | 5 (Fair) |
| Scour Critical | 8 — Stable, low risk |
Physical Characteristics
| Material | Steel |
| Design | Stringer/Multi-beam |
| Total Length | 31.5 ft (9.6 m) |
| Max Span | 30.2 ft (9.2 m) |
| Deck Width | 20.0 ft (6.1 m) |
| Deck Area | 58.6 sq m |
| Main Spans | 1 |
| Year Built | 1941 (reconstructed 2013) |
Traffic
| Avg Daily Traffic | 175 (2022) |
| Lanes On Bridge | 2 |
Inspection & Ownership
| Last Inspection | October 2024 |
| Inspection Frequency | Every 12 months |
| Owner | State Highway Agency |
| Historical Significance | Bridge is not eligible for the National Register |
| Structure Number | 000000000011648 |