US Bridges

Route 0631 over Pound River

Fair

Dickenson County, Virginia · 0.00 Rt 754;1.00 Rt 690 · Structure no. 000000000005860

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
175 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
784
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 0631 over Pound River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 0631 over Pound River in Dickenson County, Virginia. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 58 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 784 vehicles a day, projected to reach 874 by 2042. The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesRoute 0631
CrossesPound River
Location0.00 Rt 754;1.00 Rt 690
RouteCounty Highway 631
CountyDickenson County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.18623, -82.4616
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating53 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length175 ft (53.3 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic784 (2022)
Projected traffic874 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$187.5 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Route 0631 over Pound River built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.

What condition is Route 0631 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 0631 over Pound River carry?

About 784 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Route 0631 over Pound River?

The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Route 0631 over Pound River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.