US Bridges

Route 288 & Ramps over Little Tomahawk Creek

Fair

Chesterfield County, Virginia · 1.81 FR 720 & .22 to 3840 · Structure no. 000000000026648

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
33,443
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 288 & Ramps over Little Tomahawk Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Route 288 & Ramps over Little Tomahawk Creek in Chesterfield County, Virginia. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 33,443 vehicles a day, projected to reach 48,827 by 2045. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesRoute 288 & Ramps
CrossesLittle Tomahawk Creek
Location1.81 FR 720 & .22 to 3840
RouteState Highway 288
Coordinates37.48724, -77.6698
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 2023
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 rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic33,443 (2022)
Projected traffic48,827 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 & Ramps over Little Tomahawk Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Route 288 & Ramps over Little Tomahawk 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 2023.

How much traffic does Route 288 & Ramps over Little Tomahawk Creek carry?

About 33,443 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Route 288 & Ramps over Little Tomahawk Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns Route 288 & Ramps over Little Tomahawk Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.