US Bridges

Tabscott Road over Johnson Creek

PoorPosted for load

Goochland County, Virginia · 2.90 FR 610 & 0.10 to 688 · Structure no. 000000000008606

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
21 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
178
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tabscott Road over Johnson Creek is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying Tabscott Road over Johnson Creek in Goochland County, Virginia. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 years old, older than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 178 vehicles a day, projected to reach 263 by 2045. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesTabscott Road
CrossesJohnson Creek
Location2.90 FR 610 & 0.10 to 688
RouteCounty Highway 603
CountyGoochland County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.82042, -78.05392
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 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 traffic178 (2021)
Projected traffic263 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Tabscott Road over Johnson Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tabscott Road over Johnson Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does Tabscott Road over Johnson Creek carry?

About 178 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Tabscott Road over Johnson Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m).

Who owns Tabscott Road over Johnson Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.