US Bridges

Broad Street Road over Little Tuckahoe Creek

Fair

Goochland County, Virginia · .18 FR 288&0.10 to Hen Cl · Structure no. 000000000026280

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
53 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
34,587
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Broad Street Road over Little Tuckahoe Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Broad Street Road over Little Tuckahoe Creek in Goochland County, Virginia. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 34,587 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50,497 by 2042. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 136 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesBroad Street Road
CrossesLittle Tuckahoe Creek
Location.18 FR 288&0.10 to Hen Cl
RouteU.S. Route 250
Coordinates37.66246, -77.64813
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 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; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: 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 rating99 US tons
Inventory rating75.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.8 m)
Deck width136 ft (41.4 m)
Roadway width118 ft (36 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic34,587 (2022)
Projected traffic50,497 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure9
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 Broad Street Road over Little Tuckahoe Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Broad Street Road over Little 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Broad Street Road over Little Tuckahoe Creek carry?

About 34,587 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Broad Street Road over Little Tuckahoe Creek?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.8 m) and a deck 136 ft wide.

Who owns Broad Street Road over Little Tuckahoe Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.