US Bridges

Old Hundred Road over Tomahawk Creek

Fair

Chesterfield County, Virginia · 1.29 FR 1921 & .75 to 667 · Structure no. 000000000005295

Built
1974
51 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
60 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,883
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Hundred Road over Tomahawk Creek is a steel culvert carrying Old Hundred Road over Tomahawk Creek in Chesterfield County, Virginia. It was built in 1974 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 51 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 7,883 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,790 by 2042. The structure is 60 ft (18.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesOld Hundred Road
CrossesTomahawk Creek
Location1.29 FR 1921 & .75 to 667
RouteCounty Highway 652
CountyChesterfield County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.46942, -77.6814
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length60 ft (18.2 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,883 (2022)
Projected traffic8,790 by 2042
Trucks1%
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 Old Hundred Road over Tomahawk Creek built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is Old Hundred Road over Tomahawk 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Old Hundred Road over Tomahawk Creek carry?

About 7,883 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Old Hundred Road over Tomahawk Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.2 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.8 m).

Who owns Old Hundred Road over Tomahawk Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.