US Bridges

HATCHERSCHAPELR645 over Dan River

Good

Patrick County, Virginia · 1.30-RT 666;0.75-RT 650 · Structure no. 000000000013305

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
122 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
341
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HATCHERSCHAPELR645 over Dan River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HATCHERSCHAPELR645 over Dan River in Patrick County, Virginia. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 341 vehicles a day, projected to reach 682 by 2042. The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesHATCHERSCHAPELR645
CrossesDan River
Location1.30-RT 666;0.75-RT 650
RouteCounty Highway 645
Coordinates36.55409, -80.42895
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating81 US tons
Inventory rating61.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length122 ft (37.2 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic341 (2014)
Projected traffic682 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 HATCHERSCHAPELR645 over Dan River built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is HATCHERSCHAPELR645 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does HATCHERSCHAPELR645 over Dan River carry?

About 341 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is HATCHERSCHAPELR645 over Dan River?

The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns HATCHERSCHAPELR645 over Dan River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.