US Bridges

Shadowlake Rd. over Toms Creek

Good

Montgomery County, Virginia · 0005MEADW-DR 0115GLADE-RD · Structure no. 000000000022478

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
568
1995 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Shadowlake Rd. over Toms Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Shadowlake Rd. over Toms Creek in Montgomery County, Virginia. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 568 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,000 by 2042. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesShadowlake Rd.
CrossesToms Creek
Location0005MEADW-DR 0115GLADE-RD
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates37.24543, -80.45669
Functional classUrban 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic568 (1995)
Projected traffic1,000 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 Shadowlake Rd. over Toms Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Shadowlake Rd. over Toms 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Shadowlake Rd. over Toms Creek carry?

About 568 vehicles per day (1995 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Shadowlake Rd. over Toms Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Shadowlake Rd. over Toms Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.