US Bridges

Wyatts WAY/24 over Br. of Big Otter River

Fair

Bedford County, Virginia · 1.79-CAMB CO;0.19-RT 709 · Structure no. 000000000002579

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,694
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wyatts WAY/24 over Br. of Big Otter River is a concrete culvert carrying Wyatts WAY/24 over Br. of Big Otter River in Bedford County, Virginia. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 years old, older 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 2045. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesWyatts WAY/24
CrossesBr. of Big Otter River
Location1.79-CAMB CO;0.19-RT 709
RouteState Highway 24
CountyBedford County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.24558, -79.34501
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,694 (2022)
Projected traffic3,365 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$728 million (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wyatts WAY/24 over Br. of Big Otter River built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wyatts WAY/24 over Br. of 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 March 2025.

How much traffic does Wyatts WAY/24 over Br. of 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 Br. of Big Otter River?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Wyatts WAY/24 over Br. of Big Otter River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.