US Bridges

Tuckahoe Creek Pkw over Route 288

Good

Goochland County, Virginia · .93FR 623& .68TO Dead End · Structure no. 000000000027869

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
238 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,915
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tuckahoe Creek Pkw over Route 288 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Tuckahoe Creek Pkw over Route 288 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,915 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4,256 by 2042. The structure is 238 ft (72.6 m) long and 124 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesTuckahoe Creek Pkw
CrossesRoute 288
Location.93FR 623& .68TO Dead End
RouteCounty Highway 740
Coordinates37.63232, -77.66418
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.8 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length238 ft (72.6 m)
Longest span117 ft (35.6 m)
Deck width124 ft (37.7 m)
Roadway width93 ft (28.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,915 (2022)
Projected traffic4,256 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$300 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Tuckahoe Creek Pkw over Route 288 built?

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

What condition is Tuckahoe Creek Pkw over Route 288 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

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

About 2,915 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Tuckahoe Creek Pkw over Route 288?

The structure is 238 ft (72.6 m) long with a longest span of 117 ft (35.6 m) and a deck 124 ft wide.

Who owns Tuckahoe Creek Pkw over Route 288?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.