FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

ROUTE 627

Carrying ROUTE 627 over INDIAN CREEK

1.0M TO 636 & .05M TO 630, Tazewell, Virginia

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
33 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: ROUTE 627

The ROUTE 627 bridge in Tazewell, Virginia carries ROUTE 627 over INDIAN CREEK. It was built in 1964, making it 62 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 4 sections, stretching 12.8 meters (42 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 856 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Virginia bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 5/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 32.7 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How ROUTE 627 compares

▼ 13.3
Load rating vs Virginia average (46.0 t)
Bottom 21%
Lower load rating than 79% of Virginia bridges
204
Bridges in Tazewell · 8 in Poor condition
ROUTE 627 32.7 t
Virginia average 46.0 t

Live comparison across Virginia.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
85.8 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
45.0
Serviceability /30
29.0
Essentiality /15
14.8
Special reductions
−3.0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Culvert
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
32.7 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1964
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
4
Structure Length
12.8 m (42 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
856 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000000018575

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether ROUTE 627 is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
  • Compare ROUTE 627 against other structures in Tazewell and across Virginia. Virginia bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for ROUTE 627?

ROUTE 627 in Tazewell, Virginia on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is ROUTE 627 inspected?

ROUTE 627's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 856 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. ROUTE 627 is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for ROUTE 627?

ROUTE 627 has an NBI inventory load rating of 32.7 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining ROUTE 627?

ROUTE 627 is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is ROUTE 627 and does age affect safety?

ROUTE 627 was built in 1964, making it 62 years old.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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