US Bridges

SH 288 Conn SH36NB over Drainage Ditch

Good

Brazoria County, Texas · 1.25 MI N of FM 1459 · Structure no. 120200011108061

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
55 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
1,230
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 288 Conn SH36NB over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying SH 288 Conn SH36NB over Drainage Ditch in Brazoria County, Texas. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 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 1,230 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,510 by 2033. The structure is 55 ft (16.9 m) long.

CarriesSH 288 Conn SH36NB
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location1.25 MI N of FM 1459
RouteState Highway 288
StateTexas
Coordinates28.94517, -95.37039
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length55 ft (16.9 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,230 (2023)
Projected traffic13,510 by 2033
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 288 Conn SH36NB over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 288 Conn SH36NB over Drainage Ditch 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does SH 288 Conn SH36NB over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 1,230 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is SH 288 Conn SH36NB over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 55 ft (16.9 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.6 m).

Who owns SH 288 Conn SH36NB over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.