US Bridges

Route 627 over Orrix Creek

Good

Bedford County, Virginia · 1.15 Rt 24; 1.45 Rt 626 · Structure no. 000000000029922

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Prestressed Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
228
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 627 over Orrix Creek is a prestressed concrete culvert carrying Route 627 over Orrix Creek in Bedford County, Virginia. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 228 vehicles a day, projected to reach 295 by 2045. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesRoute 627
CrossesOrrix Creek
Location1.15 Rt 24; 1.45 Rt 626
RouteCounty Highway 627
Coordinates37.20713, -79.38295
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating81 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic228 (2016)
Projected traffic295 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 Route 627 over Orrix Creek built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Route 627 over Orrix Creek 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 2023.

How much traffic does Route 627 over Orrix Creek carry?

About 228 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is Route 627 over Orrix Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Route 627 over Orrix Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.