US Bridges

Route 0621 over N Fork Powell River

Fair

Lee County, Virginia · 0.00 Fr. 421; 0.07 to 788 · Structure no. 000000000010816

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
154 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
512
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 0621 over N Fork Powell River is a concrete slab carrying Route 0621 over N Fork Powell River in Lee County, Virginia. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 512 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 571 by 2045. The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesRoute 0621
CrossesN Fork Powell River
Location0.00 Fr. 421; 0.07 to 788
RouteCounty Highway 621
Coordinates36.77237, -83.03241
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 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 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 rating47 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length154 ft (46.9 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic512 (2022)
Projected traffic571 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 0621 over N Fork Powell River built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Route 0621 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Route 0621 over N Fork Powell River carry?

About 512 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Route 0621 over N Fork Powell River?

The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Route 0621 over N Fork Powell River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.