US Bridges

Route 627 over Dry Fork

Fair

Buchanan County, Virginia · 6.75 FR 624; 0.7 to 83 · Structure no. 000000000024038

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,017
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 627 over Dry Fork is a concrete slab carrying Route 627 over Dry Fork in Buchanan County, Virginia. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger 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 1,017 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,526 by 2042. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesRoute 627
CrossesDry Fork
Location6.75 FR 624; 0.7 to 83
RouteCounty Highway 627
CountyBuchanan County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.22091, -82.08852
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.3 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,017 (2015)
Projected traffic1,526 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Route 627 over Dry Fork built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Route 627 over Dry Fork 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Route 627 over Dry Fork carry?

About 1,017 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Route 627 over Dry Fork?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Route 627 over Dry Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.