Plank Road over Buffalo Creek

Fair Condition39 years old204 vehicles/day

Location

StateVirginia
CountyRockbridge
Location1.24 To 753 & 0.06 To 678
CarriesPlank Road
CrossesBuffalo Creek
Coordinates37.72035, -79.49311

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck7 (Good)
Superstructure7 (Good)
Substructure6 (Satisfactory)
Channel/Waterway8 (Very Good)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length183.1 ft (55.8 m)
Max Span57.1 ft (17.4 m)
Deck Width27.6 ft (8.4 m)
Deck Area468.7 sq m
Main Spans3
Year Built1987

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic204 (2022)
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 Number000000000015426

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