US Bridges

Highland RD/627 over Neck Creek

FairPosted for load

Pulaski County, Virginia · 0.0-RTE617W; 0.60-RTE617E · Structure no. 000000000014560

Built
1927
98 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
109 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,133
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Highland RD/627 over Neck Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Highland RD/627 over Neck Creek in Pulaski County, Virginia. It was built in 1927, so it is 98 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,133 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,211 by 2045. The structure is 109 ft (33.2 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesHighland RD/627
CrossesNeck Creek
Location0.0-RTE617W; 0.60-RTE617E
RouteCounty Highway 627
CountyPulaski County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.16507, -80.64539
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating25 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length109 ft (33.2 m)
Longest span108 ft (32.9 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.4 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,133 (2022)
Projected traffic1,211 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$394.1 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Highland RD/627 over Neck Creek built?

It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025.

What condition is Highland RD/627 over Neck Creek 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Highland RD/627 over Neck Creek carry?

About 1,133 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Highland RD/627 over Neck Creek?

The structure is 109 ft (33.2 m) long with a longest span of 108 ft (32.9 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Highland RD/627 over Neck Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.