US Bridges

Poplar Drive / 727 over South Mayo River

FairPosted for load

Patrick County, Virginia · 0.02-RT 679;0.08-RT 681 · Structure no. 000000000013392

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
303
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Poplar Drive / 727 over South Mayo River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Poplar Drive / 727 over South Mayo River in Patrick County, Virginia. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 303 vehicles a day, projected to reach 479 by 2045. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesPoplar Drive / 727
CrossesSouth Mayo River
Location0.02-RT 679;0.08-RT 681
RouteCounty Highway 727
CountyPatrick County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.62387, -80.2334
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating43 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic303 (2014)
Projected traffic479 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$158.3 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Poplar Drive / 727 over South Mayo River built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Poplar Drive / 727 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does Poplar Drive / 727 over South Mayo River carry?

About 303 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Poplar Drive / 727 over South Mayo River?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Poplar Drive / 727 over South Mayo River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.