US Bridges

Robin Drive over Tomahawk Creek

Good

Lynchburg city, Virginia · 0.04 Lcr - 0.56 Ogmr · Structure no. 000000000024859

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
400
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Robin Drive over Tomahawk Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Robin Drive over Tomahawk Creek in Lynchburg city, Virginia. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 400 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 550 by 2042. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long.

CarriesRobin Drive
CrossesTomahawk Creek
Location0.04 Lcr - 0.56 Ogmr
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates37.36426, -79.23852
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.1 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.6 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 traffic400 (2017)
Projected traffic550 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
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 Robin Drive over Tomahawk Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Robin Drive 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Robin Drive over Tomahawk Creek carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Robin Drive over Tomahawk Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Robin Drive over Tomahawk Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.