US Bridges

Stonemill Drive over Branch Tomahawk Creek

Good

Lynchburg city, Virginia · 0.05 -Breezewood Drive · Structure no. 000000000027192

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
450
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Stonemill Drive over Branch Tomahawk Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Stonemill Drive over Branch Tomahawk Creek in Lynchburg city, Virginia. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 450 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 650 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesStonemill Drive
CrossesBranch Tomahawk Creek
Location0.05 -Breezewood Drive
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates37.38526, -79.22473
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 inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic450 (2018)
Projected traffic650 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Stonemill Drive over Branch Tomahawk Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Stonemill Drive over Branch 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 2024.

How much traffic does Stonemill Drive over Branch Tomahawk Creek carry?

About 450 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Stonemill Drive over Branch Tomahawk Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m).

Who owns Stonemill Drive over Branch Tomahawk Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.