US Bridges

Mayo Forge RD/627 over Horsepasture Creek

Fair

Henry County, Virginia · 0.60-RTE845; 0.99-RTE687 · Structure no. 000000000010114

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
764
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mayo Forge RD/627 over Horsepasture Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mayo Forge RD/627 over Horsepasture Creek in Henry County, Virginia. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 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 764 vehicles a day, projected to reach 852 by 2042. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesMayo Forge RD/627
CrossesHorsepasture Creek
Location0.60-RTE845; 0.99-RTE687
RouteCounty Highway 627
CountyHenry County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.68507, -80.01659
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic764 (2022)
Projected traffic852 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$164.6 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mayo Forge RD/627 over Horsepasture Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mayo Forge RD/627 over Horsepasture 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 Mayo Forge RD/627 over Horsepasture Creek carry?

About 764 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Mayo Forge RD/627 over Horsepasture Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Mayo Forge RD/627 over Horsepasture Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.