US Bridges

Aylor Road over Mulatto Run

Fair

Madison County, Virginia · .20 FROM652N & .70TO652S · Structure no. 000000000011795

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
24 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
87
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Aylor Road over Mulatto Run is a steel culvert carrying Aylor Road over Mulatto Run in Madison County, Virginia. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger 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 5 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 87 vehicles a day, projected to reach 94 by 2045. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesAylor Road
CrossesMulatto Run
Location.20 FROM652N & .70TO652S
RouteCounty Highway 651
Coordinates38.43287, -78.30266
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length24 ft (7.3 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 traffic87 (2020)
Projected traffic94 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Aylor Road over Mulatto Run built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Aylor Road over Mulatto Run 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Aylor Road over Mulatto Run carry?

About 87 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Aylor Road over Mulatto Run?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Aylor Road over Mulatto Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.