Big Island HWY 122 over North Otter Creek
FairBedford County, Virginia · 8.88 Rt 501; 8.50 Rt 221 · Structure no. 000000000002601
- Built
- 1938
- 87 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 96 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,764
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Big Island HWY 122 over North Otter Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Big Island HWY 122 over North Otter Creek in Bedford County, Virginia. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 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 2,764 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,411 by 2042. The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Big Island HWY 122 over North Otter Creek built?
It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.
What condition is Big Island HWY 122 over North Otter 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does Big Island HWY 122 over North Otter Creek carry?
About 2,764 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Big Island HWY 122 over North Otter Creek?
The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Big Island HWY 122 over North Otter Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.