US Bridges

Route 0674 over Powell River

Good

Wise County, Virginia · .33 to Dead End .00 TO23B · Structure no. 000000000019449

Built
1942
83 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
73 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
745
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 0674 over Powell River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 0674 over Powell River in Wise County, Virginia. It was built in 1942 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 83 years old, older 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 745 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,118 by 2045. The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesRoute 0674
CrossesPowell River
Location.33 to Dead End .00 TO23B
RouteCounty Highway 674
Coordinates36.92847, -82.69093
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length73 ft (22.3 m)
Longest span69 ft (21.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic745 (2021)
Projected traffic1,118 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 0674 over Powell River built?

It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

What condition is Route 0674 over Powell River 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Route 0674 over Powell River carry?

About 745 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Route 0674 over Powell River?

The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Route 0674 over Powell River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.