US Bridges

Riddles Bridge RD over Big Lickinghole Creek

Fair

Goochland County, Virginia · 2.31 FR 615 & 1.5 to 614 · Structure no. 000000000008624

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
25 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
254
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Riddles Bridge RD over Big Lickinghole Creek is a steel culvert carrying Riddles Bridge RD over Big Lickinghole Creek in Goochland County, Virginia. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 254 vehicles a day, projected to reach 391 by 2045. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesRiddles Bridge RD
CrossesBig Lickinghole Creek
Location2.31 FR 615 & 1.5 to 614
RouteCounty Highway 613
CountyGoochland County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.73755, -77.9555
Functional classRural Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
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
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
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic254 (2018)
Projected traffic391 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 Riddles Bridge RD over Big Lickinghole Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Riddles Bridge RD 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Riddles Bridge RD over Big Lickinghole Creek carry?

About 254 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Riddles Bridge RD over Big Lickinghole Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.3 m).

Who owns Riddles Bridge RD over Big Lickinghole Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.