US Bridges

Route 0008 over Mayo Creek

Fair

Patrick County, Virginia · 0.54-NCL Sturt; 0.10 RT58 · Structure no. 000000000023379

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
91 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,674
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 0008 over Mayo Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 0008 over Mayo Creek in Patrick County, Virginia. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 2,674 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,348 by 2042. The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRoute 0008
CrossesMayo Creek
Location0.54-NCL Sturt; 0.10 RT58
RouteU.S. Route 8
CountyPatrick County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.65065, -80.28522
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length91 ft (27.7 m)
Longest span91 ft (27.7 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,674 (2022)
Projected traffic5,348 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Route 0008 over Mayo Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Route 0008 over Mayo Creek 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 2024.

How much traffic does Route 0008 over Mayo Creek carry?

About 2,674 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Route 0008 over Mayo Creek?

The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long with a longest span of 91 ft (27.7 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Route 0008 over Mayo Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.