US Bridges

Dry Pond Hwy. 103 over Little Dan River

Fair

Patrick County, Virginia · 1.35 Rt 663; 0.01 Rt 645S · Structure no. 000000000013236

Built
1941
84 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
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 Little Dan River is a concrete tee beam carrying Dry Pond Hwy. 103 over Little Dan River 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 6 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 2042. 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).

CarriesDry Pond Hwy. 103
CrossesLittle Dan River
Location1.35 Rt 663; 0.01 Rt 645S
RouteState Highway 103
Coordinates36.57805, -80.38047
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating63.1 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.5 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 2042
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$292.8 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Dry Pond Hwy. 103 over Little Dan River built?

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

What condition is Dry Pond Hwy. 103 over Little Dan River 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Dry Pond Hwy. 103 over Little Dan River carry?

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

How long is Dry Pond Hwy. 103 over Little Dan River?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Dry Pond Hwy. 103 over Little Dan River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.