US Bridges

Pattersn Mil R 680 over Big Otter River

Fair

Bedford County, Virginia · 0.75 Rt 682; 0.70 Rt 681 · Structure no. 000000000002796

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
168 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
267
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pattersn Mil R 680 over Big Otter River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pattersn Mil R 680 over Big Otter River in Bedford County, Virginia. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, younger 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 267 vehicles a day, projected to reach 321 by 2045. The structure is 168 ft (51.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesPattersn Mil R 680
CrossesBig Otter River
Location0.75 Rt 682; 0.70 Rt 681
RouteCounty Highway 680
CountyBedford County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.38123, -79.60168
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length168 ft (51.2 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic267 (2019)
Projected traffic321 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pattersn Mil R 680 over Big Otter River built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pattersn Mil R 680 over Big 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Pattersn Mil R 680 over Big Otter River carry?

About 267 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Pattersn Mil R 680 over Big Otter River?

The structure is 168 ft (51.2 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Pattersn Mil R 680 over Big Otter River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.