Martin Luther King over Otterdam Swamp
GoodSurry County, Virginia · 7.74 Miles to Route 10 · Structure no. 000000000031000
- Built
- 2024
- 1 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 115 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,014
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Martin Luther King over Otterdam Swamp is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Martin Luther King over Otterdam Swamp in Surry County, Virginia. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 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 1,014 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,131 by 2045. The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Martin Luther King over Otterdam Swamp built?
It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.
What condition is Martin Luther King 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Martin Luther King over Otterdam Swamp carry?
About 1,014 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Martin Luther King over Otterdam Swamp?
The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.3 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.
Who owns Martin Luther King over Otterdam Swamp?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.