US Bridges

Langford MILL644 over North Otter Creek

FairPosted for load

Bedford County, Virginia · 0.60 Rt 675; 0.20 Rt 674 · Structure no. 000000000002754

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
72 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
74
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Langford MILL644 over North Otter Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Langford MILL644 over North Otter 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 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 74 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 93 by 2045. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesLangford MILL644
CrossesNorth Otter Creek
Location0.60 Rt 675; 0.20 Rt 674
RouteCounty Highway 644
Coordinates37.39238, -79.45352
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating31 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadUnknown
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.7 m)
Roadway width11 ft (3.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic74 (2022)
Projected traffic93 by 2045
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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$135.4 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Langford MILL644 over North Otter Creek built?

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

What condition is Langford MILL644 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Langford MILL644 over North Otter Creek carry?

About 74 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Langford MILL644 over North Otter Creek?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns Langford MILL644 over North Otter Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.