US Bridges

Claudville HWY/103 over Archies Creek

Good

Patrick County, Virginia · 0.19-RT 645;0.69-NC Line · Structure no. 000000000013240

Built
1941
84 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,886
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Claudville HWY/103 over Archies Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Claudville HWY/103 over Archies Creek in Patrick County, Virginia. It was built in 1941 and reconstructed in 2002, 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,886 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,103 by 2045. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 42.9 mi (69 km).

CarriesClaudville HWY/103
CrossesArchies Creek
Location0.19-RT 645;0.69-NC Line
RouteState Highway 103
Coordinates36.55889, -80.47091
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating93 US tons
Inventory rating72 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,886 (2022)
Projected traffic2,103 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$181.6 million (2017 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Claudville HWY/103 over Archies Creek built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is Claudville HWY/103 over Archies Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2023.

How much traffic does Claudville HWY/103 over Archies Creek carry?

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

How long is Claudville HWY/103 over Archies Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Claudville HWY/103 over Archies Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.