US Bridges

Bolar Draft over Cummings Run

Fair

Bath County, Virginia · 6.79 to 603 & 1.10 to 39 · Structure no. 000000000002470

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
118
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bolar Draft over Cummings Run is a concrete culvert carrying Bolar Draft over Cummings Run in Bath County, Virginia. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 118 vehicles a day, projected to reach 132 by 2042. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

Location

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CarriesBolar Draft
CrossesCummings Run
Location6.79 to 603 & 1.10 to 39
RouteCounty Highway 600
CountyBath County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.07183, -79.90909
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic118 (2021)
Projected traffic132 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 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$39 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bolar Draft over Cummings Run built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bolar Draft over Cummings Run 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Bolar Draft over Cummings Run carry?

About 118 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Bolar Draft over Cummings Run?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Bolar Draft over Cummings Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.