BOYDTON PLANK ROAD
Carrying BOYDTON PLANK ROAD over STURGEON CREEK
.17 FR 642 & .16 TO 642, Brunswick, Virginia
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: BOYDTON PLANK ROAD
The BOYDTON PLANK ROAD bridge in Brunswick, Virginia carries BOYDTON PLANK ROAD over STURGEON CREEK. It was built in 1929, making it 97 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 2011, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 2 sections, stretching 16.8 meters (55 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 1,408 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Virginia bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 8/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 61.7 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How BOYDTON PLANK ROAD compares
Live comparison across Virginia.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1929
- Last Reconstructed
- 2011
- Material
- Prestressed Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 2
- Structure Length
- 16.8 m (55 ft)
- Deck Width
- 14.6 m (48 ft)
- Owner
- State Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 1,408 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 000000000003548
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • At 8/9, the deck (driving surface) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether BOYDTON PLANK ROAD is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare BOYDTON PLANK ROAD against other structures in Brunswick and across Virginia. Virginia bridges
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Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for BOYDTON PLANK ROAD?
BOYDTON PLANK ROAD in Brunswick, Virginia has a deck rating of 8/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is BOYDTON PLANK ROAD inspected?
BOYDTON PLANK ROAD's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 1,408 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. BOYDTON PLANK ROAD is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for BOYDTON PLANK ROAD?
BOYDTON PLANK ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 61.7 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining BOYDTON PLANK ROAD?
BOYDTON PLANK ROAD is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
How old is BOYDTON PLANK ROAD and does age affect safety?
BOYDTON PLANK ROAD was built in 1929, making it 97 years old and last reconstructed in 2011.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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