US Bridges

Claytor Mill RD /7 over Little Otter River

Good

Bedford County, Virginia · 0.30 Rt 714;1.40 Rt 716 · Structure no. 000000000029552

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
55 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
93
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Claytor Mill RD /7 over Little Otter River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Claytor Mill RD /7 over Little Otter River in Bedford County, Virginia. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 years old, younger 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 93 vehicles a day, projected to reach 109 by 2042. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesClaytor Mill RD /7
CrossesLittle Otter River
Location0.30 Rt 714;1.40 Rt 716
RouteCounty Highway 715
CountyBedford County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.2767, -79.43507
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 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
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating79 US tons
Inventory rating61 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.7 m)
Roadway width11 ft (3.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic93 (2019)
Projected traffic109 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$103.7 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Claytor Mill RD /7 over Little Otter River built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Claytor Mill RD /7 over 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Claytor Mill RD /7 over Little Otter River carry?

About 93 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Claytor Mill RD /7 over Little Otter River?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns Claytor Mill RD /7 over Little Otter River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.