US Bridges

Otterdale Road over Tomahawk Creek

Good

Chesterfield County, Virginia · .35 FR 652 & 2.45 to 60 · Structure no. 000000000005314

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
22 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,074
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Otterdale Road over Tomahawk Creek is a steel culvert carrying Otterdale Road over Tomahawk Creek in Chesterfield County, Virginia. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, younger than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,074 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,257 by 2042. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesOtterdale Road
CrossesTomahawk Creek
Location.35 FR 652 & 2.45 to 60
RouteCounty Highway 667
Coordinates37.47967, -77.68854
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,074 (2022)
Projected traffic3,257 by 2042
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 Otterdale Road over Tomahawk Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Otterdale Road over Tomahawk Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does Otterdale Road over Tomahawk Creek carry?

About 3,074 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Otterdale Road over Tomahawk Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns Otterdale Road over Tomahawk Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.