US Bridges

Blaydes Corner RD over Mat River

Fair

Spotsylvania County, Virginia · 1.5M RTE738-2.1M RTE605 · Structure no. 000000000018021

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
307
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Blaydes Corner RD over Mat River is a concrete culvert carrying Blaydes Corner RD over Mat River in Spotsylvania County, Virginia. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 307 vehicles a day, projected to reach 453 by 2045. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesBlaydes Corner RD
CrossesMat River
Location1.5M RTE738-2.1M RTE605
RouteCounty Highway 647
Coordinates38.10628, -77.60152
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic307 (2020)
Projected traffic453 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 Blaydes Corner RD over Mat River built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Blaydes Corner RD over Mat 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Blaydes Corner RD over Mat River carry?

About 307 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Blaydes Corner RD over Mat River?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns Blaydes Corner RD over Mat River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.