US Bridges

Route 288 Nbl over Trib. to Licking Creek

Fair

Chesterfield County, Virginia · 1.90 FR 10 & 1.19 to 604 · Structure no. 000000000005155

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
26,378
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 288 Nbl over Trib. to Licking Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Route 288 Nbl over Trib. to Licking Creek in Chesterfield County, Virginia. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 26,378 vehicles a day, projected to reach 38,513 by 2042. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRoute 288 Nbl
CrossesTrib. to Licking Creek
Location1.90 FR 10 & 1.19 to 604
RouteState Highway 288
Coordinates37.40737, -77.54536
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,378 (2022)
Projected traffic38,513 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Route 288 Nbl over Trib. to Licking Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Route 288 Nbl over Trib. to Licking Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does Route 288 Nbl over Trib. to Licking Creek carry?

About 26,378 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Route 288 Nbl over Trib. to Licking Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Route 288 Nbl over Trib. to Licking Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.