US Bridges

Mcconville Road over Br Tomahawk Creek

Good

Lynchburg city, Virginia · .42 Gmr / 1.33 Wd · Structure no. 000000000026736

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,757
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mcconville Road over Br Tomahawk Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Mcconville Road over Br 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 4,757 vehicles a day, projected to reach 6,945 by 2045. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesMcconville Road
CrossesBr Tomahawk Creek
Location.42 Gmr / 1.33 Wd
RouteCity Street 902
CountyLynchburg city
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.38338, -79.22182
Functional classUrban Collector

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 inspectionMarch 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 rating96 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,757 (2022)
Projected traffic6,945 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
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 Mcconville Road over Br Tomahawk Creek built?

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

What condition is Mcconville Road over Br 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Mcconville Road over Br Tomahawk Creek carry?

About 4,757 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Mcconville Road over Br Tomahawk Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Mcconville Road over Br Tomahawk Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.