Dry Hill RD./789 over Otter Creek
GoodFranklin County, Virginia · 1.80 Rt 40; 0.55 Rt 637 · Structure no. 000000000007986
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 42 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 68
- 2017 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Dry Hill RD./789 over Otter Creek is a concrete slab carrying Dry Hill RD./789 over Otter Creek in Franklin County, Virginia. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 years old, older 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 68 vehicles a day, projected to reach 78 by 2045. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Dry Hill RD./789 over Otter Creek built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.
What condition is Dry Hill RD./789 over Otter 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does Dry Hill RD./789 over Otter Creek carry?
About 68 vehicles per day (2017 count).
How long is Dry Hill RD./789 over Otter Creek?
The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns Dry Hill RD./789 over Otter Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.