US Bridges

River Road over Tuckahoe Creek

Good

Goochland County, Virginia · 1.69FR 649&.03 Henrico Cl · Structure no. 000000000008666

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
117 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,332
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

River Road over Tuckahoe Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying River Road over Tuckahoe Creek in Goochland County, Virginia. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 75 years old, older than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,332 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,405 by 2045. The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesRiver Road
CrossesTuckahoe Creek
Location1.69FR 649&.03 Henrico Cl
RouteCounty Highway 650
Coordinates37.58756, -77.61856
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating95 US tons
Inventory rating73 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length117 ft (35.7 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,332 (2022)
Projected traffic3,405 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$223.6 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was River Road over Tuckahoe Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is River Road over Tuckahoe Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does River Road over Tuckahoe Creek carry?

About 2,332 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is River Road over Tuckahoe Creek?

The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns River Road over Tuckahoe Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.