US Bridges

Raphine Road over Otts Creek

Fair

Rockbridge County, Virginia · 0.39 to 721 & 0.03 to 816 · Structure no. 000000000015397

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
54 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
330
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Raphine Road over Otts Creek is a concrete slab carrying Raphine Road over Otts Creek in Rockbridge County, Virginia. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 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 330 vehicles a day, projected to reach 368 by 2042. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesRaphine Road
CrossesOtts Creek
Location0.39 to 721 & 0.03 to 816
RouteCounty Highway 606
CountyRockbridge County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.94704, -79.28615
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating77.1 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic330 (2022)
Projected traffic368 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Raphine Road over Otts Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Raphine Road over Otts 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Raphine Road over Otts Creek carry?

About 330 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Raphine Road over Otts Creek?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Raphine Road over Otts Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.