US Bridges

Claudville HWY 103 over Dan River

Fair

Patrick County, Virginia · 2.78 Nc Line; 1.65 Rt 773 · Structure no. 000000000013239

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
122 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,886
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Claudville HWY 103 over Dan River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Claudville HWY 103 over Dan River in Patrick County, Virginia. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger 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 1,886 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,103 by 2042. The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 42.9 mi (69 km).

Location

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CarriesClaudville HWY 103
CrossesDan River
Location2.78 Nc Line; 1.65 Rt 773
RouteState Highway 103
CountyPatrick County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.57786, -80.44228
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating77.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length122 ft (37.2 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.6 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,886 (2022)
Projected traffic2,103 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Claudville HWY 103 over Dan River built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Claudville HWY 103 over 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Claudville HWY 103 over Dan River carry?

About 1,886 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Claudville HWY 103 over Dan River?

The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Claudville HWY 103 over Dan River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.