US Bridges

Otterdam Road over Otterdam Swamp

Good

Greensville County, Virginia · 0.80 Mi.Fr. Int. Rte. 610 · Structure no. 000000000031469

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
149
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Otterdam Road over Otterdam Swamp is a concrete culvert carrying Otterdam Road over Otterdam Swamp in Greensville 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 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 149 vehicles a day, projected to reach 170 by 2042. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesOtterdam Road
CrossesOtterdam Swamp
Location0.80 Mi.Fr. Int. Rte. 610
RouteCounty Highway 614
CountyGreensville County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.79499, -77.50754
Functional classRural 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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating97.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length33 ft (10.1 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 traffic149 (2017)
Projected traffic170 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$136 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Otterdam Road over Otterdam Swamp built?

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

What condition is Otterdam Road over Otterdam Swamp 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Otterdam Road over Otterdam Swamp carry?

About 149 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Otterdam Road over Otterdam Swamp?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Otterdam Road over Otterdam Swamp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.