US Bridges

Route 0621 over Powell River

Fair

Lee County, Virginia · 0.40 Fr. 621& 0.07 to 803 · Structure no. 000000000010817

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
181 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
331
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 0621 over Powell River is a concrete slab carrying Route 0621 over Powell River in Lee 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 331 vehicles a day, projected to reach 369 by 2045. The structure is 181 ft (55.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

Location

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CarriesRoute 0621
CrossesPowell River
Location0.40 Fr. 621& 0.07 to 803
RouteCounty Highway 621
CountyLee County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.81876, -82.86242
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
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 inspectionAugust 2023
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 rating63.1 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length181 ft (55.2 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic331 (2022)
Projected traffic369 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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$143 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Route 0621 over Powell River built?

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

What condition is Route 0621 over 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Route 0621 over Powell River carry?

About 331 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Route 0621 over Powell River?

The structure is 181 ft (55.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Route 0621 over Powell River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.