US Bridges

Durant Road over Harmon Run

Fair

Covington city, Virginia · 0.08 Rt 64 - 0.10 Rt F203 · Structure no. 000000000020167

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,667
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Durant Road over Harmon Run is a concrete culvert carrying Durant Road over Harmon Run in Covington city, Virginia. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 7,667 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,734 by 2040. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesDurant Road
CrossesHarmon Run
Location0.08 Rt 64 - 0.10 Rt F203
RouteCity Street 154
Coordinates37.77189, -79.99297
Functional classUrban 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 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 traffic7,667 (2020)
Projected traffic10,734 by 2040
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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$80 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Durant Road over Harmon Run built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Durant Road over Harmon 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 2025.

How much traffic does Durant Road over Harmon Run carry?

About 7,667 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Durant Road over Harmon Run?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Durant Road over Harmon Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.