Plank Road over Br Bear Element Creek

Poor Condition85 years old175 vehicles/day

Location

StateVirginia
CountyLunenburg
Location1.3 Fr 643 & .7 To 635
CarriesPlank Road
CrossesBr Bear Element Creek
Coordinates36.90971, -78.20624

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionPoor
Deck5 (Fair)
Superstructure4 (Poor)
Substructure5 (Fair)
Channel/Waterway6 (Satisfactory)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length31.5 ft (9.6 m)
Max Span29.2 ft (8.9 m)
Deck Width20.0 ft (6.1 m)
Deck Area58.6 sq m
Main Spans1
Year Built1941

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic175 (2022)
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last InspectionOctober 2024
Inspection FrequencyEvery 12 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number000000000011649

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