US Bridges

KIBLERVALLEYRD/648 over Dan River

Good

Patrick County, Virginia · 4.45-RT 631;0.55-DEAD End · Structure no. 000000000025474

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
123 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
89
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KIBLERVALLEYRD/648 over Dan River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying KIBLERVALLEYRD/648 over Dan River in Patrick County, Virginia. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger 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 89 vehicles a day, projected to reach 103 by 2045. The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesKIBLERVALLEYRD/648
CrossesDan River
Location4.45-RT 631;0.55-DEAD End
RouteCounty Highway 648
CountyPatrick County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.65888, -80.44832
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating75.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length123 ft (37.5 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic89 (2014)
Projected traffic103 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 KIBLERVALLEYRD/648 over Dan River built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is KIBLERVALLEYRD/648 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does KIBLERVALLEYRD/648 over Dan River carry?

About 89 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is KIBLERVALLEYRD/648 over Dan River?

The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns KIBLERVALLEYRD/648 over Dan River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.