Otterville RD 643 over Sycamore Creek
GoodBedford County, Virginia · 0.80 Rt 644; 0.29 Rt 669 · Structure no. 000000000002746
- Built
- 1932
- 93 years old, rebuilt 2020
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Concrete
- Length
- 27 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 223
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Otterville RD 643 over Sycamore Creek is a concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Otterville RD 643 over Sycamore Creek in Bedford County, Virginia. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 2020, 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 2042. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Otterville RD 643 over Sycamore Creek built?
It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.
What condition is Otterville RD 643 over Sycamore 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 2024.
How much traffic does Otterville RD 643 over Sycamore Creek carry?
About 223 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Otterville RD 643 over Sycamore Creek?
The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (6.9 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.
Who owns Otterville RD 643 over Sycamore Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.