US Bridges

Geo. Taylor RD 695 over North Mayo River

Good

Henry County, Virginia · 0.39 Rt 688; 1.90 Rt 629 · Structure no. 000000000010166

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
190 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
269
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Geo. Taylor RD 695 over North Mayo River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Geo. Taylor RD 695 over North Mayo River in Henry County, Virginia. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 269 vehicles a day, projected to reach 309 by 2042. The structure is 190 ft (57.8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesGeo. Taylor RD 695
CrossesNorth Mayo River
Location0.39 Rt 688; 1.90 Rt 629
RouteCounty Highway 695
CountyHenry County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.58351, -80.00185
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length190 ft (57.8 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic269 (2015)
Projected traffic309 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$972.5 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Geo. Taylor RD 695 over North Mayo River built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is Geo. Taylor RD 695 over North Mayo 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Geo. Taylor RD 695 over North Mayo River carry?

About 269 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Geo. Taylor RD 695 over North Mayo River?

The structure is 190 ft (57.8 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Geo. Taylor RD 695 over North Mayo River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.