US Bridges

Dry Pond HWY/103 over Peters Creek

Fair

Patrick County, Virginia · 0.25-RT 644N;0.30-RT 644S · Structure no. 000000000013235

Built
1941
84 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
65 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,935
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dry Pond HWY/103 over Peters Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Dry Pond HWY/103 over Peters Creek in Patrick County, Virginia. It was built in 1941, so it is 84 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 2,935 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,995 by 2045. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 42.9 mi (69 km).

Location

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CarriesDry Pond HWY/103
CrossesPeters Creek
Location0.25-RT 644N;0.30-RT 644S
RouteState Highway 103
CountyPatrick County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.59485, -80.31267
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,935 (2022)
Projected traffic2,995 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed42.9 mi (69 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$323.7 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Dry Pond HWY/103 over Peters Creek built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dry Pond HWY/103 over Peters Creek 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Dry Pond HWY/103 over Peters Creek carry?

About 2,935 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Dry Pond HWY/103 over Peters Creek?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Dry Pond HWY/103 over Peters Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.