US Bridges

Wilson Mill RD/627 over Koger Creek

Good

Henry County, Virginia · 0.60-RTE698; 0.90-PAT.CO · Structure no. 000000000010113

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
610
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wilson Mill RD/627 over Koger Creek is a concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Wilson Mill RD/627 over Koger Creek in Henry County, Virginia. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 years old, older 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 610 vehicles a day, projected to reach 680 by 2045. The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesWilson Mill RD/627
CrossesKoger Creek
Location0.60-RTE698; 0.90-PAT.CO
RouteCounty Highway 627
Coordinates36.67809, -80.05571
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78 US tons
Inventory rating60 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.6 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.2 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic610 (2022)
Projected traffic680 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$149 million (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wilson Mill RD/627 over Koger Creek built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wilson Mill RD/627 over Koger 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Wilson Mill RD/627 over Koger Creek carry?

About 610 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Wilson Mill RD/627 over Koger Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Wilson Mill RD/627 over Koger Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.