US Bridges

Huguenot Trail over Route 288

Fair

Powhatan County, Virginia · 0.36 FR 624 & 0.90 to 714 · Structure no. 000000000026327

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
227 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,595
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Huguenot Trail over Route 288 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Huguenot Trail over Route 288 in Powhatan 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 8,595 vehicles a day, projected to reach 12,426 by 2045. The structure is 227 ft (69.2 m) long and 96 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesHuguenot Trail
CrossesRoute 288
Location0.36 FR 624 & 0.90 to 714
RouteCounty Highway 711
CountyPowhatan County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.55926, -77.69053
Functional classUrban Minor 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
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 rating65.1 US tons
Inventory rating50.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length227 ft (69.2 m)
Longest span107 ft (32.7 m)
Deck width96 ft (29.2 m)
Roadway width93 ft (28.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,595 (2022)
Projected traffic12,426 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Huguenot Trail over Route 288 built?

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

What condition is Huguenot Trail over Route 288 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 2023.

How much traffic does Huguenot Trail over Route 288 carry?

About 8,595 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Huguenot Trail over Route 288?

The structure is 227 ft (69.2 m) long with a longest span of 107 ft (32.7 m) and a deck 96 ft wide.

Who owns Huguenot Trail over Route 288?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.