Route 288 Sbl over Tuckahoe Creek
FairGoochland County, Virginia · .69FR250&3.14TOWESTCK · Structure no. 000000000025228
- Built
- 1997
- 28 years old, rebuilt 2003
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 524 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 23,855
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 288 Sbl over Tuckahoe Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 288 Sbl over Tuckahoe Creek in Goochland County, Virginia. It was built in 1997 and reconstructed in 2003, 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 6 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 23,855 vehicles a day, projected to reach 34,830 by 2042. The structure is 524 ft (159.8 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Route 288 Sbl over Tuckahoe Creek built?
It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.
What condition is Route 288 Sbl over Tuckahoe 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does Route 288 Sbl over Tuckahoe Creek carry?
About 23,855 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Route 288 Sbl over Tuckahoe Creek?
The structure is 524 ft (159.8 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.
Who owns Route 288 Sbl over Tuckahoe Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.