Route 662 over Cove Creek
FairTazewell County, Virginia · .50FRRT61;7.22TORT778 · Structure no. 000000000018636
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old, rebuilt 2008
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 33 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 57
- 2015 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 662 over Cove Creek is a concrete slab carrying Route 662 over Cove Creek in Tazewell County, Virginia. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 56 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 57 vehicles a day, projected to reach 86 by 2042. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Route 662 over Cove Creek built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.
What condition is Route 662 over Cove 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does Route 662 over Cove Creek carry?
About 57 vehicles per day (2015 count).
How long is Route 662 over Cove Creek?
The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns Route 662 over Cove Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.