US Bridges

Wyatts Way 24 over Big Otter River

Fair

Bedford County, Virginia · 0.01 Rt 709; 0.90 Rt 792 · Structure no. 000000000002575

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
302 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,694
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wyatts Way 24 over Big Otter River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wyatts Way 24 over Big Otter River in Bedford County, Virginia. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 2,694 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,365 by 2042. The structure is 302 ft (92.1 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.1 mi (42 km).

Location

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CarriesWyatts Way 24
CrossesBig Otter River
Location0.01 Rt 709; 0.90 Rt 792
RouteState Highway 24
CountyBedford County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.2454, -79.34962
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86 US tons
Inventory rating66 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length302 ft (92.1 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.2 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,694 (2022)
Projected traffic3,365 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.1 mi (42 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$210.3 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wyatts Way 24 over Big Otter River built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wyatts Way 24 over Big Otter River 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Wyatts Way 24 over Big Otter River carry?

About 2,694 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Wyatts Way 24 over Big Otter River?

The structure is 302 ft (92.1 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Wyatts Way 24 over Big Otter River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.