US Bridges

Route 833 over Powell River

Good

Lee County, Virginia · 1.36 FR RT835 - 0.3 TO661 · Structure no. 000000000028978

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
351 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
188
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 833 over Powell River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 833 over Powell River in Lee County, Virginia. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 years old, younger 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 188 vehicles a day, projected to reach 212 by 2042. The structure is 351 ft (107 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesRoute 833
CrossesPowell River
Location1.36 FR RT835 - 0.3 TO661
RouteCounty Highway 833
Coordinates36.6207, -83.28419
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating71 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length351 ft (107 m)
Longest span194 ft (59.1 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic188 (2022)
Projected traffic212 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 833 over Powell River built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Route 833 over Powell River 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Route 833 over Powell River carry?

About 188 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Route 833 over Powell River?

The structure is 351 ft (107 m) long with a longest span of 194 ft (59.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Route 833 over Powell River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.