US Bridges

Tomilson Road over Big Hound Creek

Good

Lunenburg County, Virginia · 3.1 FR 40B & 0.4 to 652 · Structure no. 000000000023476

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
20 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
138
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tomilson Road over Big Hound Creek is a steel culvert carrying Tomilson Road over Big Hound Creek in Lunenburg County, Virginia. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 138 vehicles a day, projected to reach 201 by 2045. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesTomilson Road
CrossesBig Hound Creek
Location3.1 FR 40B & 0.4 to 652
RouteCounty Highway 663
CountyLunenburg County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.98343, -78.16979
Functional classRural Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic138 (2022)
Projected traffic201 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$119 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Tomilson Road over Big Hound Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tomilson Road over Big Hound 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Tomilson Road over Big Hound Creek carry?

About 138 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Tomilson Road over Big Hound Creek?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.2 m).

Who owns Tomilson Road over Big Hound Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.