US Bridges

Burton Lake Road over Tomahawk Creek

Fair

Pittsylvania County, Virginia · 1.55 to 750 - 1.20 to 805 · Structure no. 000000000013717

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
116
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Burton Lake Road over Tomahawk Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Burton Lake Road over Tomahawk Creek in Pittsylvania County, Virginia. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 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 116 vehicles a day, projected to reach 132 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesBurton Lake Road
CrossesTomahawk Creek
Location1.55 to 750 - 1.20 to 805
RouteCounty Highway 800
CountyPittsylvania County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.87404, -79.53673
Functional classRural Local

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 2024
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 adequacy9: Superior 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 spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic116 (2018)
Projected traffic132 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$150 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Burton Lake Road over Tomahawk Creek built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Burton Lake 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 2024.

How much traffic does Burton Lake Road over Tomahawk Creek carry?

About 116 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Burton Lake Road over Tomahawk Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns Burton Lake Road over Tomahawk Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.