US Bridges

Route 288 Nbl over Tuckahoe Creek

Fair

Goochland County, Virginia · 1.82 FR 740 & 0.51 to 250 · Structure no. 000000000027856

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
522 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
23,855
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 288 Nbl over Tuckahoe Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 288 Nbl over 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 23,855 vehicles a day, projected to reach 34,830 by 2042. The structure is 522 ft (159.2 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRoute 288 Nbl
CrossesTuckahoe Creek
Location1.82 FR 740 & 0.51 to 250
RouteState Highway 288
CountyGoochland County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.65661, -77.66229
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.7 US tons
Inventory rating61.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length522 ft (159.2 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width62 ft (19 m)
Roadway width59 ft (18 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,855 (2022)
Projected traffic34,830 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Nbl over Tuckahoe Creek built?

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

What condition is Route 288 Nbl 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Route 288 Nbl over Tuckahoe Creek carry?

About 23,855 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Route 288 Nbl over Tuckahoe Creek?

The structure is 522 ft (159.2 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns Route 288 Nbl over Tuckahoe Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.