Route 0631 over Lowe Branch
GoodTazewell County, Virginia · 2.0M to 626 & .05M to 627 · Structure no. 000000000025005
- Built
- 1997
- 28 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 21 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 952
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 0631 over Lowe Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Route 0631 over Lowe Branch in Tazewell County, Virginia. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 952 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,061 by 2045. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Route 0631 over Lowe Branch built?
It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.
What condition is Route 0631 over Lowe Branch 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does Route 0631 over Lowe Branch carry?
About 952 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Route 0631 over Lowe Branch?
The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).
Who owns Route 0631 over Lowe Branch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.