US Bridges

Route 647 Reams RD over Route 76 Powhite Pkwy

Fair

Chesterfield County, Virginia · 0.30 FR 672 & 0.76 to 678 · Structure no. 000000000005284

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
165 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,768
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 647 Reams RD over Route 76 Powhite Pkwy is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 647 Reams RD over Route 76 Powhite Pkwy in Chesterfield County, Virginia. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 10,768 vehicles a day, projected to reach 12,006 by 2042. The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesRoute 647 Reams RD
CrossesRoute 76 Powhite Pkwy
Location0.30 FR 672 & 0.76 to 678
RouteCounty Highway 647
Coordinates37.48164, -77.57289
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69 US tons
Inventory rating53 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length165 ft (50.3 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.6 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,768 (2022)
Projected traffic12,006 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Route 647 Reams RD over Route 76 Powhite Pkwy built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Route 647 Reams RD over Route 76 Powhite Pkwy 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Route 647 Reams RD over Route 76 Powhite Pkwy carry?

About 10,768 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Route 647 Reams RD over Route 76 Powhite Pkwy?

The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.6 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Route 647 Reams RD over Route 76 Powhite Pkwy?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.