Watermill Parkway over Tomahawk Creek
FairChesterfield County, Virginia · 0.8 Frm 604 & 0.7 to 5589 · Structure no. 000000000028314
- Built
- 2003
- 22 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Frame
- Concrete
- Length
- 89 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,322
- 2012 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Watermill Parkway over Tomahawk Creek is a concrete frame carrying Watermill Parkway over Tomahawk Creek in Chesterfield County, Virginia. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 2,322 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,647 by 2040. The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long and 73 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Watermill Parkway over Tomahawk Creek built?
It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.
What condition is Watermill Parkway 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does Watermill Parkway over Tomahawk Creek carry?
About 2,322 vehicles per day (2012 count).
How long is Watermill Parkway over Tomahawk Creek?
The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.
Who owns Watermill Parkway over Tomahawk Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.