US Bridges

Claiborne Road over Hatcher Run

FairPosted for load

Dinwiddie County, Virginia · 1.14 FR 613 & 0.21 to 632 · Structure no. 000000000006063

Built
1952
73 years old, rebuilt 2021
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
384
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Claiborne Road over Hatcher Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Claiborne Road over Hatcher Run in Dinwiddie County, Virginia. It was built in 1952 and reconstructed in 2021, so it is 73 years old, older than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 384 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 428 by 2045. The structure is 42 ft (12.9 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 10.6 mi (17 km).

Location

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CarriesClaiborne Road
CrossesHatcher Run
Location1.14 FR 613 & 0.21 to 632
RouteCounty Highway 631
CountyDinwiddie County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.16626, -77.5523
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating21.1 US tons
Inventory rating13 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length42 ft (12.9 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic384 (2022)
Projected traffic428 by 2045
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed10.6 mi (17 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$294 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Claiborne Road over Hatcher Run built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2021.

What condition is Claiborne Road over Hatcher Run in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does Claiborne Road over Hatcher Run carry?

About 384 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Claiborne Road over Hatcher Run?

The structure is 42 ft (12.9 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Claiborne Road over Hatcher Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.