US Bridges

US220 over Branch of Mayo River

Fair

Rockingham County, North Carolina · 0.7 Mi. S. Jct. NC770 · Structure no. 000000001570294

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
28 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
14,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US220 over Branch of Mayo River is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US220 over Branch of Mayo River in Rockingham County, North Carolina. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 63 years old, older than the North Carolina average of 38.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 14,000 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,000 by 2040. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesUS220
CrossesBranch of Mayo River
Location0.7 Mi. S. Jct. NC770
RouteU.S. Route 220
CountyRockingham County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates36.4582, -79.92645
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,000 (2018)
Projected traffic28,000 by 2040
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

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 US220 over Branch of Mayo River built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is US220 over Branch of Mayo River 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 2023.

How much traffic does US220 over Branch of Mayo River carry?

About 14,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US220 over Branch of Mayo River?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns US220 over Branch of Mayo River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.