US Bridges

Comers Creek Rd. over Comers Creek

Fair

Smyth County, Virginia · 1.25 FR 670; 3.95 to 16 · Structure no. 000000000017636

Built
1936
89 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
19
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Comers Creek Rd. over Comers Creek is a concrete slab carrying Comers Creek Rd. over Comers Creek in Smyth County, Virginia. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 2016, so it is 89 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 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 19 vehicles a day, projected to reach 21 by 2042. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13.7 mi (22 km).

Location

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CarriesComers Creek Rd.
CrossesComers Creek
Location1.25 FR 670; 3.95 to 16
RouteCounty Highway 650
CountySmyth County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.74601, -81.49361
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.4 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19 (2022)
Projected traffic21 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13.7 mi (22 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$131.9 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Comers Creek Rd. over Comers Creek built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.

What condition is Comers Creek Rd. over Comers 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Comers Creek Rd. over Comers Creek carry?

About 19 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Comers Creek Rd. over Comers Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Comers Creek Rd. over Comers Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.