US Bridges

Comers Rock Road over Comers Rock Creek

Good

Grayson County, Virginia · .02 to R611; .18 to R672 · Structure no. 000000000008841

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
242
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Comers Rock Road over Comers Rock Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Comers Rock Road over Comers Rock Creek in Grayson County, Virginia. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 years old, older 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 242 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 270 by 2045. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 4.3 mi (7 km).

CarriesComers Rock Road
CrossesComers Rock Creek
Location.02 to R611; .18 to R672
RouteCounty Highway 658
Coordinates36.74439, -81.23666
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic242 (2022)
Projected traffic270 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed4.3 mi (7 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 Comers Rock Road over Comers Rock Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is Comers Rock Road over Comers Rock Creek 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Comers Rock Road over Comers Rock Creek carry?

About 242 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Comers Rock Road over Comers Rock Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Comers Rock Road over Comers Rock Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.