US Bridges

Bs 288B NB over Bastrop Bayou

Good

Brazoria County, Texas · 0.77 MI N of FM 2004 · Structure no. 120200011108336

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
380 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
12,600
2010 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bs 288B NB over Bastrop Bayou is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Bs 288B NB over Bastrop Bayou in Brazoria County, Texas. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 12,600 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,640 by 2030. The structure is 380 ft (115.8 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBs 288B NB
CrossesBastrop Bayou
Location0.77 MI N of FM 2004
RouteState Highway 288
CountyBrazoria County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.08668, -95.4134
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHL 93
Structure length380 ft (115.8 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width52 ft (16 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,600 (2010)
Projected traffic17,640 by 2030
Trucks14%
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 Bs 288B NB over Bastrop Bayou built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bs 288B NB over Bastrop Bayou 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Bs 288B NB over Bastrop Bayou carry?

About 12,600 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Bs 288B NB over Bastrop Bayou?

The structure is 380 ft (115.8 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Bs 288B NB over Bastrop Bayou?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.