US Bridges

Geo. Taylor RD/695 over South Mayo River

Fair

Henry County, Virginia · 0.94 Rt 629; 0.85 Rt 631 · Structure no. 000000000010167

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
190 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
227
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Geo. Taylor RD/695 over South Mayo River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Geo. Taylor RD/695 over South 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 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 227 vehicles a day, projected to reach 285 by 2042. The structure is 190 ft (57.8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesGeo. Taylor RD/695
CrossesSouth Mayo River
Location0.94 Rt 629; 0.85 Rt 631
RouteCounty Highway 695
CountyHenry County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.55559, -80.02157
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 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 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 span61 ft (18.7 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic227 (2015)
Projected traffic285 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$914.1 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

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

What condition is Geo. Taylor RD/695 over South 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 Geo. Taylor RD/695 over South Mayo River carry?

About 227 vehicles per day (2015 count).

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

The structure is 190 ft (57.8 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Geo. Taylor RD/695 over South Mayo River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.