US Bridges

Route 0624 over Pound River

Fair

Dickenson County, Virginia · 0.20 FR.631N;0.00TO631S · Structure no. 000000000005851

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
141 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
195
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 0624 over Pound River is a concrete slab carrying Route 0624 over Pound River in Dickenson County, Virginia. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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.

It carries about 195 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 217 by 2042. The structure is 141 ft (43 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesRoute 0624
CrossesPound River
Location0.20 FR.631N;0.00TO631S
RouteCounty Highway 624
Coordinates37.16417, -82.52487
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length141 ft (43 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic195 (2022)
Projected traffic217 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 0624 over Pound River built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Route 0624 over Pound River 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Route 0624 over Pound River carry?

About 195 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Route 0624 over Pound River?

The structure is 141 ft (43 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Route 0624 over Pound River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.