US Bridges

Route 606 over N Fork Powell River

Fair

Lee County, Virginia · 1.90FRRT628;.40TORT742 · Structure no. 000000000010786

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
145 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
534
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 606 over N Fork Powell River is a concrete tee beam carrying Route 606 over N Fork Powell River in Lee County, Virginia. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 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 534 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 595 by 2045. The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesRoute 606
CrossesN Fork Powell River
Location1.90FRRT628;.40TORT742
RouteCounty Highway 606
Coordinates36.79068, -83.01433
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionDecember 2023
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 rating68 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length145 ft (44.2 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic534 (2022)
Projected traffic595 by 2045
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 606 over N Fork Powell River built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Route 606 over N Fork Powell 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Route 606 over N Fork Powell River carry?

About 534 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Route 606 over N Fork Powell River?

The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Route 606 over N Fork Powell River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.