US Bridges

Rock Castle Road over Big Lickinghole Creek

FairPosted for load

Goochland County, Virginia · 2.53 FR 625 & 1.20 to 6 · Structure no. 000000000008603

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
128 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,037
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rock Castle Road over Big Lickinghole Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Rock Castle Road over Big Lickinghole Creek in Goochland County, Virginia. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,037 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,316 by 2042. The structure is 128 ft (39.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesRock Castle Road
CrossesBig Lickinghole Creek
Location2.53 FR 625 & 1.20 to 6
RouteCounty Highway 600
CountyGoochland County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.69217, -77.95597
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.1 US tons
Inventory rating25.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length128 ft (39.1 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,037 (2022)
Projected traffic1,316 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$110 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rock Castle Road over Big Lickinghole Creek built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rock Castle Road over Big Lickinghole 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 Rock Castle Road over Big Lickinghole Creek carry?

About 1,037 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Rock Castle Road over Big Lickinghole Creek?

The structure is 128 ft (39.1 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Rock Castle Road over Big Lickinghole Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.