US Bridges

Otter Creek Campgr over Otter Creek

Good

Amherst County, Virginia · 0.1 Miles from Brp (mp 60 · Structure no. 5140205P0000000

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,300
2012 count
Owner
Federal
National Park Service

About this bridge

Otter Creek Campgr over Otter Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Otter Creek Campgr over Otter Creek in Amherst County, Virginia. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 2,300 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,530 by 2032. The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long and 36 ft wide.

CarriesOtter Creek Campgr
CrossesOtter Creek
Location0.1 Miles from Brp (mp 60
RouteFederal Lands Road 1
Coordinates37.57581, -79.33758
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating20.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.4 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.4 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,300 (2012)
Projected traffic2,530 by 2032
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerNational Park Service
Maintained byNational Park Service
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$45,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Otter Creek Campgr over Otter Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Otter Creek Campgr over Otter 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Otter Creek Campgr over Otter Creek carry?

About 2,300 vehicles per day (2012 count).

How long is Otter Creek Campgr over Otter Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.4 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Otter Creek Campgr over Otter Creek?

It is owned by the National Park Service.