US Bridges

Tomahawk Creek RD over Tomahawk Creek

Good

Pittsylvania County, Virginia · 0.55 to 800 - 1.25 to 807 · Structure no. 000000000027045

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
74
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tomahawk Creek RD over Tomahawk Creek is a concrete frame carrying Tomahawk Creek RD over Tomahawk Creek in Pittsylvania County, Virginia. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 74 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2042. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesTomahawk Creek RD
CrossesTomahawk Creek
Location0.55 to 800 - 1.25 to 807
RouteCounty Highway 805
Coordinates36.85873, -79.54758
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.5 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic74 (2018)
Projected traffic75 by 2042
Trucks0%
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

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 Tomahawk Creek RD over Tomahawk Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tomahawk Creek RD over Tomahawk 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 May 2024.

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

About 74 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Tomahawk Creek RD over Tomahawk Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.5 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Tomahawk Creek RD over Tomahawk Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.