US Bridges

Sheva Road over Tomahawk Creek

Fair

Pittsylvania County, Virginia · 1.00 to 783 - 1.60 to 750 · Structure no. 000000000013583

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
51 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
123
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sheva Road over Tomahawk Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Sheva Road over Tomahawk Creek in Pittsylvania County, Virginia. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 123 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 137 by 2045. The structure is 51 ft (15.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesSheva Road
CrossesTomahawk Creek
Location1.00 to 783 - 1.60 to 750
RouteCounty Highway 649
Coordinates36.88305, -79.54028
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length51 ft (15.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic123 (2022)
Projected traffic137 by 2045
Trucks2%
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 Sheva Road over Tomahawk Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sheva Road 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Sheva Road over Tomahawk Creek carry?

About 123 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Sheva Road over Tomahawk Creek?

The structure is 51 ft (15.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Sheva Road over Tomahawk Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.