US Bridges

High Pt Church 683 over South Mayo River

PoorPosted for load

Patrick County, Virginia · 0.07 Rt 679; 0.74 Rt 682 · Structure no. 000000000013361

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
59 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
301
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

High Pt Church 683 over South Mayo River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying High Pt Church 683 over South Mayo River in Patrick County, Virginia. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 301 vehicles a day, projected to reach 478 by 2045. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesHigh Pt Church 683
CrossesSouth Mayo River
Location0.07 Rt 679; 0.74 Rt 682
RouteCounty Highway 683
Coordinates36.61447, -80.21741
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating7.6 US tons
Inventory rating5.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length59 ft (18 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width20 ft (6 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic301 (2014)
Projected traffic478 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$218.1 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was High Pt Church 683 over South Mayo River built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is High Pt Church 683 over South Mayo River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does High Pt Church 683 over South Mayo River carry?

About 301 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is High Pt Church 683 over South Mayo River?

The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns High Pt Church 683 over South Mayo River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.