US Bridges

HATCHERSCHAPLRD645 over Archies Creek

Fair

Patrick County, Virginia · 1.20-RT 650; 0.80-RT 666 · Structure no. 000000000013306

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
58 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
341
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HATCHERSCHAPLRD645 over Archies Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HATCHERSCHAPLRD645 over Archies Creek in Patrick County, Virginia. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 341 vehicles a day, projected to reach 394 by 2042. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesHATCHERSCHAPLRD645
CrossesArchies Creek
Location1.20-RT 650; 0.80-RT 666
RouteCounty Highway 645
CountyPatrick County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.55018, -80.43265
Functional classRural Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating79 US tons
Inventory rating61 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 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 traffic394 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 HATCHERSCHAPLRD645 over Archies Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is HATCHERSCHAPLRD645 over Archies 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does HATCHERSCHAPLRD645 over Archies Creek carry?

About 341 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is HATCHERSCHAPLRD645 over Archies Creek?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns HATCHERSCHAPLRD645 over Archies Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.