US Bridges

Otterhouse RD over N.F. Holston River

Fair

Scott County, Virginia · 0000859 0000689 · Structure no. 000000000016855

Built
1910
115 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
193 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
74
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Otterhouse RD over N.F. Holston River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Otterhouse RD over N.F. Holston River in Scott County, Virginia. It was built in 1910 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 115 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 74 vehicles a day, projected to reach 83 by 2045. The structure is 193 ft (58.8 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesOtterhouse RD
CrossesN.F. Holston River
Location0000859 0000689
RouteCounty Highway 692
CountyScott County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.64259, -82.45122
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length193 ft (58.8 m)
Longest span89 ft (27.1 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic74 (2022)
Projected traffic83 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Otterhouse RD over N.F. Holston River built?

It was built in 1910, making it 115 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is Otterhouse RD over N.F. Holston River 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 2023.

How much traffic does Otterhouse RD over N.F. Holston River carry?

About 74 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Otterhouse RD over N.F. Holston River?

The structure is 193 ft (58.8 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27.1 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Otterhouse RD over N.F. Holston River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.