US Bridges

Route 627 over Indian Creek

Fair

Tazewell County, Virginia · 1.30M to 630 &.35M to 626 · Structure no. 000000000018577

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
59 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
713
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 627 over Indian Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Route 627 over Indian Creek in Tazewell County, Virginia. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 713 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,041 by 2045. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesRoute 627
CrossesIndian Creek
Location1.30M to 630 &.35M to 626
RouteCounty Highway 627
Coordinates37.12968, -81.70001
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: 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 rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length59 ft (18 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic713 (2022)
Projected traffic1,041 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 627 over Indian Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Route 627 over Indian 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 March 2025.

How much traffic does Route 627 over Indian Creek carry?

About 713 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Route 627 over Indian Creek?

The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns Route 627 over Indian Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.