SH 288 Bus over Oyster Creek
GoodBrazoria County, Texas · 2.8 MI South of FM2004 · Structure no. 120200011108078
- Built
- 2002
- 23 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 222 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 16,283
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 288 Bus over Oyster Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 288 Bus over Oyster Creek in Brazoria County, Texas. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 16,283 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,100 by 2030. The structure is 222 ft (67.7 m) long and 88 ft wide.
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 288 Bus over Oyster Creek built?
It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 288 Bus over Oyster Creek 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does SH 288 Bus over Oyster Creek carry?
About 16,283 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is SH 288 Bus over Oyster Creek?
The structure is 222 ft (67.7 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 88 ft wide.
Who owns SH 288 Bus over Oyster Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.