US Bridges

Route 288 over Wet Weather Stream

Fair

Goochland County, Virginia · 2.75W. Crk Pkw 1.08TO250 · Structure no. 000000000025225

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
47,711
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 288 over Wet Weather Stream is a concrete culvert carrying Route 288 over Wet Weather Stream in Goochland County, Virginia. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger 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 47,711 vehicles a day, projected to reach 69,658 by 2042. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesRoute 288
CrossesWet Weather Stream
Location2.75W. Crk Pkw 1.08TO250
RouteState Highway 288
Coordinates37.65151, -77.66461
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic47,711 (2022)
Projected traffic69,658 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Route 288 over Wet Weather Stream built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Route 288 over Wet Weather Stream 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 Route 288 over Wet Weather Stream carry?

About 47,711 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Route 288 over Wet Weather Stream?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Route 288 over Wet Weather Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.