US Bridges

Enterprise Drive over Tomahawk Creek

Good

Lynchburg city, Virginia · .7 FR 661 / 1.0 Rt. 1520 · Structure no. 000000000026780

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
52 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
14,000
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Enterprise Drive over Tomahawk Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Enterprise Drive over Tomahawk Creek in Lynchburg city, Virginia. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 14,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,000 by 2040. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesEnterprise Drive
CrossesTomahawk Creek
Location.7 FR 661 / 1.0 Rt. 1520
RouteCity Street 1415
CountyLynchburg city
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.36149, -79.24408
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum 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 spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length52 ft (15.8 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 traffic14,000 (2019)
Projected traffic16,000 by 2040
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 Enterprise Drive over Tomahawk Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Enterprise 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Enterprise Drive over Tomahawk Creek carry?

About 14,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Enterprise Drive over Tomahawk Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Enterprise Drive over Tomahawk Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.