US Bridges

Graves Mill Road over Tomahawk Creek

Good

Lynchburg city, Virginia · 1.20RT221/.02 Oldgrvsmill · Structure no. 000000000020518

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
23,972
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Graves Mill Road over Tomahawk Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Graves Mill Road over Tomahawk Creek in Lynchburg city, Virginia. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 23,972 vehicles a day, projected to reach 26,229 by 2045. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long.

CarriesGraves Mill Road
CrossesTomahawk Creek
Location1.20RT221/.02 Oldgrvsmill
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates37.37481, -79.22816
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,972 (2022)
Projected traffic26,229 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Graves Mill Road over Tomahawk Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Graves Mill Road 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Graves Mill Road over Tomahawk Creek carry?

About 23,972 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Graves Mill Road over Tomahawk Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns Graves Mill Road over Tomahawk Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.