US Bridges

Mario Farm RD 892 over Otter Creek

FairPosted for load

Franklin County, Virginia · 0.02 Rt 40; 0.04 Dead End · Structure no. 000000000008018

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
102 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mario Farm RD 892 over Otter Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Mario Farm RD 892 over Otter Creek in Franklin County, Virginia. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 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 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 16 by 2045. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 124.3 mi (200 km).

Location

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CarriesMario Farm RD 892
CrossesOtter Creek
Location0.02 Rt 40; 0.04 Dead End
RouteCounty Highway 892
CountyFranklin County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.89367, -80.12204
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating9.4 US tons
Inventory rating5.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length102 ft (31.1 m)
Longest span102 ft (31.1 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width11 ft (3.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck14 ft (4.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2014)
Projected traffic16 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed124.3 mi (200 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$248.3 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mario Farm RD 892 over Otter Creek built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mario Farm RD 892 over Otter Creek 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Mario Farm RD 892 over Otter Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Mario Farm RD 892 over Otter Creek?

The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31.1 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Mario Farm RD 892 over Otter Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.