US Bridges

Wheatland RD / 680 over Br of Little Otter River

Good

Bedford County, Virginia · 0.05 Rt 460; 2.45 Rt 744 · Structure no. 000000000002801

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
22 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
410
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wheatland RD / 680 over Br of Little Otter River is a steel culvert carrying Wheatland RD / 680 over Br of Little Otter River 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 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 410 vehicles a day, projected to reach 463 by 2042. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesWheatland RD / 680
CrossesBr of Little Otter River
Location0.05 Rt 460; 2.45 Rt 744
RouteCounty Highway 680
Coordinates37.34307, -79.56699
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span4 ft (1.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic410 (2019)
Projected traffic463 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Wheatland RD / 680 over Br of Little Otter River built?

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

What condition is Wheatland RD / 680 over Br of Little Otter River 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Wheatland RD / 680 over Br of Little Otter River carry?

About 410 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Wheatland RD / 680 over Br of Little Otter River?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 4 ft (1.2 m).

Who owns Wheatland RD / 680 over Br of Little Otter River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.