US Bridges

Otterdale Road over Blackman Creek

Good

Chesterfield County, Virginia · .4FRWDBRIDGERD&.3TO688 · Structure no. 000000000031590

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
111 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,636
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Otterdale Road over Blackman Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Otterdale Road over Blackman Creek in Chesterfield County, Virginia. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,636 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,309 by 2045. The structure is 111 ft (33.9 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesOtterdale Road
CrossesBlackman Creek
Location.4FRWDBRIDGERD&.3TO688
RouteCounty Highway 667
Coordinates37.41529, -77.72681
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.6 US tons
Inventory rating57.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length111 ft (33.9 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,636 (2022)
Projected traffic5,309 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 Blackman Creek built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is Otterdale Road over Blackman 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Otterdale Road over Blackman Creek carry?

About 3,636 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Otterdale Road over Blackman Creek?

The structure is 111 ft (33.9 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns Otterdale Road over Blackman Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.