US Bridges

SOUTHFORKLOOP/653 over South Mayo River

Fair

Patrick County, Virginia · 0.90-RT 654;0.50-RT 827 · Structure no. 000000000013319

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
153 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,147
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SOUTHFORKLOOP/653 over South Mayo River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SOUTHFORKLOOP/653 over South Mayo River in Patrick County, Virginia. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 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 1,147 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,546 by 2042. The structure is 153 ft (46.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesSOUTHFORKLOOP/653
CrossesSouth Mayo River
Location0.90-RT 654;0.50-RT 827
RouteCounty Highway 653
CountyPatrick County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.59847, -80.17319
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating85 US tons
Inventory rating65 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length153 ft (46.5 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.8 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,147 (2022)
Projected traffic1,546 by 2042
Trucks1%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$631.4 million (2018 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SOUTHFORKLOOP/653 over South Mayo River built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is SOUTHFORKLOOP/653 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does SOUTHFORKLOOP/653 over South Mayo River carry?

About 1,147 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SOUTHFORKLOOP/653 over South Mayo River?

The structure is 153 ft (46.5 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SOUTHFORKLOOP/653 over South Mayo River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.