US Bridges

Otterville RD 643 over Oslin Creek

Good

Bedford County, Virginia · 0.00 Rt 637; 0.00 Rt 639 · Structure no. 000000000002742

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
223
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Otterville RD 643 over Oslin Creek is a concrete slab carrying Otterville RD 643 over Oslin Creek in Bedford County, Virginia. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 years old, older 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 223 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 249 by 2045. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesOtterville RD 643
CrossesOslin Creek
Location0.00 Rt 637; 0.00 Rt 639
RouteCounty Highway 643
CountyBedford County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.41734, -79.43439
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating58 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic223 (2022)
Projected traffic249 by 2045
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$792 million (2017 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Otterville RD 643 over Oslin Creek built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

What condition is Otterville RD 643 over Oslin 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Otterville RD 643 over Oslin Creek carry?

About 223 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Otterville RD 643 over Oslin Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Otterville RD 643 over Oslin Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.