US Bridges

Comers Rock RD over Middle Fox Creek

Fair

Grayson County, Virginia · 0060679 0000672 · Structure no. 000000000008850

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
92 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
113
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Comers Rock RD over Middle Fox Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Comers Rock RD over Middle Fox Creek in Grayson County, Virginia. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 years old, older 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 5 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 113 vehicles a day, projected to reach 126 by 2045. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesComers Rock RD
CrossesMiddle Fox Creek
Location0060679 0000672
RouteCounty Highway 658
CountyGrayson County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.68495, -81.31782
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating53 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length92 ft (28 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic113 (2022)
Projected traffic126 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 RD over Middle Fox Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Comers Rock RD over Middle Fox 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Comers Rock RD over Middle Fox Creek carry?

About 113 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Comers Rock RD over Middle Fox Creek?

The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Comers Rock RD over Middle Fox Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.