US Bridges

Dan River RD/632 over Dan River

Good

Patrick County, Virginia · 0.80-RTE 639; 1.00-RTE 58 · Structure no. 000000000013292

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
126
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dan River RD/632 over Dan River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Dan River RD/632 over Dan River in Patrick County, Virginia. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 126 vehicles a day, projected to reach 252 by 2042. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesDan River RD/632
CrossesDan River
Location0.80-RTE 639; 1.00-RTE 58
RouteCounty Highway 632
Coordinates36.7255, -80.3821
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.9 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic126 (2017)
Projected traffic252 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$131.4 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Dan River RD/632 over Dan River built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dan River RD/632 over Dan River 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Dan River RD/632 over Dan River carry?

About 126 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Dan River RD/632 over Dan River?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns Dan River RD/632 over Dan River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.