US Bridges

Moores Mill RD 629 over North Mayo River

Fair

Henry County, Virginia · 1.80 Rt 695; 0.95 Rt 693 · Structure no. 000000000010115

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
220 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
76
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Moores Mill RD 629 over North Mayo River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Moores Mill RD 629 over North Mayo River in Henry County, Virginia. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 76 vehicles a day, projected to reach 86 by 2042. The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMoores Mill RD 629
CrossesNorth Mayo River
Location1.80 Rt 695; 0.95 Rt 693
RouteCounty Highway 629
CountyHenry County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.56803, -79.98634
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length220 ft (67.1 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.6 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic76 (2018)
Projected traffic86 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$105.9 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Moores Mill RD 629 over North Mayo River built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Moores Mill RD 629 over North 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Moores Mill RD 629 over North Mayo River carry?

About 76 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Moores Mill RD 629 over North Mayo River?

The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Moores Mill RD 629 over North Mayo River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.