US Bridges

Rye Cv Ckrd/Rt 631 over Mayo River

Good

Patrick County, Virginia · 0.00 RTE 631;3.0 Dead End · Structure no. 000000000025984

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
105
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rye Cv Ckrd/Rt 631 over Mayo River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rye Cv Ckrd/Rt 631 over Mayo River in Patrick County, Virginia. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 years old, younger 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 105 vehicles a day, projected to reach 121 by 2042. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).

CarriesRye Cv Ckrd/Rt 631
CrossesMayo River
Location0.00 RTE 631;3.0 Dead End
RouteCounty Highway 815
Coordinates36.65026, -80.31432
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 inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating68 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.2 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic105 (2014)
Projected traffic121 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed100 mi (161 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 Rye Cv Ckrd/Rt 631 over Mayo River built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rye Cv Ckrd/Rt 631 over 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Rye Cv Ckrd/Rt 631 over Mayo River carry?

About 105 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Rye Cv Ckrd/Rt 631 over Mayo River?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Rye Cv Ckrd/Rt 631 over Mayo River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.