US Bridges

Route 0627 over Indian Creek #7

Fair

Tazewell County, Virginia · .25FRRT624;.75TORT612 · Structure no. 000000000018570

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
120
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 0627 over Indian Creek #7 is a concrete slab carrying Route 0627 over Indian Creek #7 in Tazewell County, Virginia. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 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 120 vehicles a day, projected to reach 134 by 2045. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesRoute 0627
CrossesIndian Creek #7
Location.25FRRT624;.75TORT612
RouteCounty Highway 627
CountyTazewell County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.14852, -81.70284
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 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 alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating86 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.3 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic120 (2022)
Projected traffic134 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 0627 over Indian Creek #7 built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Route 0627 over Indian Creek #7 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Route 0627 over Indian Creek #7 carry?

About 120 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Route 0627 over Indian Creek #7?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Route 0627 over Indian Creek #7?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.