Plank Road over Bear Element Creek

Fair Condition66 years old165 vehicles/day

Location

StateVirginia
CountyLunenburg
Location.56 Fr 635 & 1. To 642
CarriesPlank Road
CrossesBear Element Creek
Coordinates36.83056, -78.22776

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck5 (Fair)
Superstructure5 (Fair)
Substructure6 (Satisfactory)
Channel/Waterway8 (Very Good)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialConcrete
DesignTee Beam
Total Length112.5 ft (34.3 m)
Max Span37.4 ft (11.4 m)
Deck Width27.9 ft (8.5 m)
Deck Area291.6 sq m
Main Spans3
Year Built1960

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic165 (2019)
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last InspectionOctober 2023
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number000000000011650

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