US Bridges

Mount Hermon Road over Otterdale Branch

Good

Chesterfield County, Virginia · 0.5 Frm Dend & 0.5 to 604 · Structure no. 000000000031277

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
343
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mount Hermon Road over Otterdale Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Mount Hermon Road over Otterdale Branch in Chesterfield County, Virginia. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 343 vehicles a day, projected to reach 389 by 2042. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesMount Hermon Road
CrossesOtterdale Branch
Location0.5 Frm Dend & 0.5 to 604
RouteCounty Highway 606
CountyChesterfield County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.44736, -77.7393
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 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 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 spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic343 (2018)
Projected traffic389 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
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 Mount Hermon Road over Otterdale Branch built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mount Hermon Road over Otterdale Branch 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Mount Hermon Road over Otterdale Branch carry?

About 343 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Mount Hermon Road over Otterdale Branch?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m).

Who owns Mount Hermon Road over Otterdale Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.