US Bridges

Old Gordnsville RD over Tomahawk Creek

Fair

Orange County, Virginia · 1.2 from 15 & .45 to 637 · Structure no. 000000000013018

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,886
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Gordnsville RD over Tomahawk Creek is a steel culvert carrying Old Gordnsville RD over Tomahawk Creek in Orange County, Virginia. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 5 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 1,886 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,103 by 2042. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesOld Gordnsville RD
CrossesTomahawk Creek
Location1.2 from 15 & .45 to 637
RouteCounty Highway 647
CountyOrange County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.22071, -78.11101
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,886 (2022)
Projected traffic2,103 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Gordnsville RD over Tomahawk Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Gordnsville RD 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Old Gordnsville RD over Tomahawk Creek carry?

About 1,886 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Old Gordnsville RD over Tomahawk Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns Old Gordnsville RD over Tomahawk Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.