US Bridges

Otterdale Road over Branch of Dry Creek

Good

Chesterfield County, Virginia · 1.40 FR 655 & 0.5 to 5190 · Structure no. 000000000029256

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,922
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Otterdale Road over Branch of Dry Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Otterdale Road over Branch of Dry Creek in Chesterfield County, Virginia. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 8,922 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,890 by 2045. The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesOtterdale Road
CrossesBranch of Dry Creek
Location1.40 FR 655 & 0.5 to 5190
RouteCounty Highway 667
Coordinates37.3898, -77.7047
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length31 ft (9.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,922 (2022)
Projected traffic12,890 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Otterdale Road over Branch of Dry Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Otterdale Road over Branch of Dry Creek 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Otterdale Road over Branch of Dry Creek carry?

About 8,922 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Otterdale Road over Branch of Dry Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Otterdale Road over Branch of Dry Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.