US Bridges

Otterville RD 643 over N Fork Otter River

Fair

Bedford County, Virginia · 0.65 Rt 674; 1.51 Rt 122 · Structure no. 000000000002750

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
130 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
223
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Otterville RD 643 over N Fork Otter River is a concrete tee beam carrying Otterville RD 643 over N Fork Otter River in Bedford County, Virginia. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 223 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 249 by 2045. The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

Location

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CarriesOtterville RD 643
CrossesN Fork Otter River
Location0.65 Rt 674; 1.51 Rt 122
RouteCounty Highway 643
CountyBedford County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.42389, -79.46646
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length130 ft (39.6 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 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 closed18 mi (29 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$396.9 million (2017 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Otterville RD 643 over N Fork Otter River built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is Otterville RD 643 over N Fork 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Otterville RD 643 over N Fork Otter River carry?

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

How long is Otterville RD 643 over N Fork Otter River?

The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Otterville RD 643 over N Fork Otter River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.