US Bridges

Route 288 Nbl over Bernards Creek

Fair

Powhatan County, Virginia · 1.4 FR Ches Cl 0.4 to 711 · Structure no. 000000000026410

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
571 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
22,828
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 288 Nbl over Bernards Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 288 Nbl over Bernards Creek in Powhatan County, Virginia. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 22,828 vehicles a day, projected to reach 33,329 by 2042. The structure is 571 ft (174 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRoute 288 Nbl
CrossesBernards Creek
Location1.4 FR Ches Cl 0.4 to 711
RouteState Highway 288
CountyPowhatan County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.55193, -77.6942
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.3 US tons
Inventory rating47.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length571 ft (174 m)
Longest span92 ft (27.9 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.6 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,828 (2022)
Projected traffic33,329 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 Bernards Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Route 288 Nbl over Bernards 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 May 2024.

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

About 22,828 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Route 288 Nbl over Bernards Creek?

The structure is 571 ft (174 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (27.9 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns Route 288 Nbl over Bernards Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.