US Bridges

Ramp E from 288NBL over Little Tuckahoe Creek

Fair

Goochland County, Virginia · 0.10 288 Nbl 0.10 64 Ebl · Structure no. 000000000026463

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
689 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
6,363
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ramp E from 288NBL over Little Tuckahoe Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ramp E from 288NBL over Little Tuckahoe Creek in Goochland County, Virginia. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 6,363 vehicles a day, projected to reach 9,291 by 2042. The structure is 689 ft (210 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRamp E from 288NBL
CrossesLittle Tuckahoe Creek
Location0.10 288 Nbl 0.10 64 Ebl
RouteInterstate 288
CountyGoochland County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.66992, -77.64986
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length689 ft (210 m)
Longest span194 ft (59.2 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.5 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,363 (2022)
Projected traffic9,291 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Ramp E from 288NBL over Little Tuckahoe Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ramp E from 288NBL 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Ramp E from 288NBL over Little Tuckahoe Creek carry?

About 6,363 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Ramp E from 288NBL over Little Tuckahoe Creek?

The structure is 689 ft (210 m) long with a longest span of 194 ft (59.2 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Ramp E from 288NBL over Little Tuckahoe Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.