US Bridges

Riverbend Road over Otter River

FairPosted for load

Campbell County, Virginia · 0.05-RT 875/0.20-RT 29B · Structure no. 000000000004334

Built
1927
98 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
235 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
718
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Riverbend Road over Otter River is a steel truss - thru carrying Riverbend Road over Otter River in Campbell County, Virginia. It was built in 1927, so it is 98 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 718 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,048 by 2042. The structure is 235 ft (71.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRiverbend Road
CrossesOtter River
Location0.05-RT 875/0.20-RT 29B
RouteCounty Highway 712
CountyCampbell County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.13909, -79.24399
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 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 adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating39 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+3 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length235 ft (71.5 m)
Longest span122 ft (37.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck13 ft (4 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic718 (2022)
Projected traffic1,048 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$125.3 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Riverbend Road over Otter River built?

It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025.

What condition is Riverbend Road over 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Riverbend Road over Otter River carry?

About 718 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Riverbend Road over Otter River?

The structure is 235 ft (71.5 m) long with a longest span of 122 ft (37.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Riverbend Road over Otter River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.