US Bridges

Huntington Road over Otterdam Swamp

FairPosted for load

Surry County, Virginia · 0.55 Mi.Fr.Int.Rte. 612 · Structure no. 000000000018189

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
67 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
43
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Huntington Road over Otterdam Swamp is a concrete tee beam carrying Huntington Road over Otterdam Swamp in Surry County, Virginia. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 43 vehicles a day, projected to reach 48 by 2042. The structure is 67 ft (20.3 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesHuntington Road
CrossesOtterdam Swamp
Location0.55 Mi.Fr.Int.Rte. 612
RouteCounty Highway 607
CountySurry County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.1147, -77.07268
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating38.7 US tons
Inventory rating23.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length67 ft (20.3 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic43 (2022)
Projected traffic48 by 2042
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$176 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Huntington Road over Otterdam Swamp built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is Huntington Road over Otterdam Swamp 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Huntington Road over Otterdam Swamp carry?

About 43 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Huntington Road over Otterdam Swamp?

The structure is 67 ft (20.3 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Huntington Road over Otterdam Swamp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.