US Bridges

Aylor Road over Branch of Mulatto Run

Good

Madison County, Virginia · 0.0 from 609 & 1.0 to 650 · Structure no. 000000000011796

Built
1980
45 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
264
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Aylor Road over Branch of Mulatto Run is a steel culvert carrying Aylor Road over Branch of Mulatto Run in Madison County, Virginia. It was built in 1980 and reconstructed in 2016, so it is 45 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 264 vehicles a day, projected to reach 297 by 2042. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesAylor Road
CrossesBranch of Mulatto Run
Location0.0 from 609 & 1.0 to 650
RouteCounty Highway 651
CountyMadison County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.44358, -78.28386
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than 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 spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic264 (2020)
Projected traffic297 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$110 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Aylor Road over Branch of Mulatto Run built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.

What condition is Aylor Road over Branch of Mulatto Run 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 Aylor Road over Branch of Mulatto Run carry?

About 264 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Aylor Road over Branch of Mulatto Run?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns Aylor Road over Branch of Mulatto Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.