US Bridges

Claudeville Hy 103 over Hookers Creek

Fair

Patrick County, Virginia · 0.55 Rt 773; 0.00 Rt 738 · Structure no. 000000000013238

Built
1941
84 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
153 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,935
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Claudeville Hy 103 over Hookers Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Claudeville Hy 103 over Hookers 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 2042. The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesClaudeville Hy 103
CrossesHookers Creek
Location0.55 Rt 773; 0.00 Rt 738
RouteState Highway 103
CountyPatrick County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.58965, -80.40995
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length153 ft (46.6 m)
Longest span43 ft (13 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 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 closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$689.2 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Claudeville Hy 103 over Hookers Creek built?

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

What condition is Claudeville Hy 103 over Hookers 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 2024.

How much traffic does Claudeville Hy 103 over Hookers Creek carry?

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

How long is Claudeville Hy 103 over Hookers Creek?

The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Claudeville Hy 103 over Hookers Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.