US Bridges

Comer Town RD over Fultz Run

Fair

Page County, Virginia · 0.20 Rt 609 - 0.65 Rt 650 · Structure no. 000000000013090

Built
1975
50 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
309
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Comer Town RD over Fultz Run is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Comer Town RD over Fultz Run in Page County, Virginia. It was built in 1975 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 50 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 309 vehicles a day, projected to reach 324 by 2042. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesComer Town RD
CrossesFultz Run
Location0.20 Rt 609 - 0.65 Rt 650
RouteCounty Highway 602
Coordinates38.51718, -78.58086
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating80 US tons
Inventory rating61.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic309 (2022)
Projected traffic324 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Comer Town RD over Fultz Run built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is Comer Town RD over Fultz 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Comer Town RD over Fultz Run carry?

About 309 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Comer Town RD over Fultz Run?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Comer Town RD over Fultz Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.