US Bridges

Pattersnmillrd 680 over Little Otter Creek

FairPosted for load

Bedford County, Virginia · 1.50 Rt 460; 1.50 Rt 681 · Structure no. 000000000002795

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
366
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pattersnmillrd 680 over Little Otter Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pattersnmillrd 680 over Little Otter Creek in Bedford County, Virginia. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 1990, 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 366 vehicles a day, projected to reach 416 by 2042. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesPattersnmillrd 680
CrossesLittle Otter Creek
Location1.50 Rt 460; 1.50 Rt 681
RouteCounty Highway 680
Coordinates37.35751, -79.58272
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span23 ft (6.9 m)
Deck width23 ft (7.1 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic366 (2016)
Projected traffic416 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$849 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pattersnmillrd 680 over Little Otter Creek built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is Pattersnmillrd 680 over Little 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Pattersnmillrd 680 over Little Otter Creek carry?

About 366 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is Pattersnmillrd 680 over Little Otter Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (6.9 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Pattersnmillrd 680 over Little Otter Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.