US Bridges

High House Road over Branch of Otter Creek

Fair

Mecklenburg County, Virginia · 1.2 Charlo CO 2. to 47 · Structure no. 000000000029395

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
24 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
149
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

High House Road over Branch of Otter Creek is a steel culvert carrying High House Road over Branch of Otter Creek in Mecklenburg County, Virginia. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 years old, younger 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 149 vehicles a day, projected to reach 168 by 2042. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesHigh House Road
CrossesBranch of Otter Creek
Location1.2 Charlo CO 2. to 47
RouteCounty Highway 683
CountyMecklenburg County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.82206, -78.52834
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic149 (2019)
Projected traffic168 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$192 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was High House Road over Branch of Otter Creek built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is High House Road over Branch of 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does High House Road over Branch of Otter Creek carry?

About 149 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is High House Road over Branch of Otter Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns High House Road over Branch of Otter Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.