FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

ROUTE 288

Carrying ROUTE 288 over WET WEATHER STREAM

2.75W. Crk Pkw 1.08To250, Goochland, Virginia

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
90 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: ROUTE 288

The ROUTE 288 bridge in Goochland, Virginia carries ROUTE 288 over WET WEATHER STREAM. It was built in 1997, making it 29 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 4 sections, stretching 10.7 meters (35 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 47,711 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of Virginia bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 89.8 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How ROUTE 288 compares

▲ 43.8
Load rating vs Virginia average (46.0 t)
Top 4%
Higher load rating than 96% of Virginia bridges
87
Bridges in Goochland · 1 in Poor condition
ROUTE 288 89.8 t
Virginia average 46.0 t

Live comparison across Virginia.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
70.0 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
15.0
Essentiality /15
0.0
Special reductions
0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Culvert
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
89.8 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1997
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
4
Structure Length
10.7 m (35 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
47,711 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000000025225

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether ROUTE 288 is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
  • Compare ROUTE 288 against other structures in Goochland and across Virginia. Virginia bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for ROUTE 288?

ROUTE 288 in Goochland, Virginia on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is ROUTE 288 inspected?

ROUTE 288's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 47,711 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. ROUTE 288 is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for ROUTE 288?

ROUTE 288 has an NBI inventory load rating of 89.8 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining ROUTE 288?

ROUTE 288 is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is ROUTE 288 and does age affect safety?

ROUTE 288 was built in 1997, making it 29 years old.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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