US Bridges

Patterson Ave over Tuckahoe Creek

Fair

Goochland County, Virginia · 1.29 FR 640 & 1.76 to 157 · Structure no. 000000000008571

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
182 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
22,352
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Patterson Ave over Tuckahoe Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Patterson Ave over Tuckahoe Creek in Goochland County, Virginia. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, older 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 5 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 22,352 vehicles a day, projected to reach 26,753 by 2042. The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long and 86 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesPatterson Ave
CrossesTuckahoe Creek
Location1.29 FR 640 & 1.76 to 157
RouteState Highway 6
CountyGoochland County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.59786, -77.62636
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length182 ft (55.5 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width86 ft (26.2 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,352 (2022)
Projected traffic26,753 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Patterson Ave over Tuckahoe Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Patterson Ave over Tuckahoe 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Patterson Ave over Tuckahoe Creek carry?

About 22,352 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Patterson Ave over Tuckahoe Creek?

The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.

Who owns Patterson Ave over Tuckahoe Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.