US Bridges

Bs 288B over Brushy Bayou

Good

Brazoria County, Texas · 1.75 MI N of SH 35 · Structure no. 120200011109063

Built
1981
44 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
107 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
18,176
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bs 288B over Brushy Bayou is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Bs 288B over Brushy Bayou in Brazoria County, Texas. It was built in 1981 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 44 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 18,176 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,550 by 2033. The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long and 86 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesBs 288B
CrossesBrushy Bayou
Location1.75 MI N of SH 35
RouteState Highway 288
StateTexas
Coordinates29.18973, -95.43346
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable 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

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length107 ft (32.6 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width86 ft (26.3 m)
Roadway width83 ft (25.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,176 (2023)
Projected traffic26,550 by 2033
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 over Brushy Bayou built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is Bs 288B over Brushy 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Bs 288B over Brushy Bayou carry?

About 18,176 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Bs 288B over Brushy Bayou?

The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.

Who owns Bs 288B over Brushy Bayou?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.