US Bridges

Peaks RD./43 over Little Otter River

FairPosted for load

Bedford County, Virginia · 0.00NCL BEDF;0.00 Bedfo C · Structure no. 000000000022407

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,259
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Peaks RD./43 over Little Otter River is a concrete tee beam carrying Peaks RD./43 over Little Otter River in Bedford County, Virginia. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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 5 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 2,259 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,875 by 2045. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesPeaks RD./43
CrossesLittle Otter River
Location0.00NCL BEDF;0.00 Bedfo C
RouteState Highway 43
CountyBedford County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.35578, -79.53536
Functional classUrban 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 15
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,259 (2022)
Projected traffic2,875 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$184.8 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Peaks RD./43 over Little Otter River built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is Peaks RD./43 over Little 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Peaks RD./43 over Little Otter River carry?

About 2,259 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Peaks RD./43 over Little Otter River?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Peaks RD./43 over Little Otter River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.