US Bridges

Commerce St. 681 over South Mayo River

Good

Patrick County, Virginia · 1.60-RT 727;0.51-SCL Stua · Structure no. 000000000013360

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
53 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
412
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Commerce St. 681 over South Mayo River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Commerce St. 681 over South Mayo River in Patrick County, Virginia. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 412 vehicles a day, projected to reach 421 by 2045. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCommerce St. 681
CrossesSouth Mayo River
Location1.60-RT 727;0.51-SCL Stua
RouteCounty Highway 681
Coordinates36.63243, -80.25508
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic412 (2014)
Projected traffic421 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Commerce St. 681 over South Mayo River built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Commerce St. 681 over South 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Commerce St. 681 over South Mayo River carry?

About 412 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Commerce St. 681 over South Mayo River?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Commerce St. 681 over South Mayo River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.