US Bridges

SH 288 SB over SH 6

Fair

Brazoria County, Texas · SH 288 @ SH 6 · Structure no. 120200019202033

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
360 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
26,130
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 288 SB over SH 6 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 288 SB over SH 6 in Brazoria County, Texas. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 26,130 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 36,580 by 2033. The structure is 360 ft (109.7 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 288 SB
CrossesSH 6
LocationSH 288 @ SH 6
RouteState Highway 288
CountyBrazoria County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.48298, -95.40099
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length360 ft (109.7 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,130 (2013)
Projected traffic36,580 by 2033
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 288 SB over SH 6 built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 288 SB over SH 6 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2022.

How much traffic does SH 288 SB over SH 6 carry?

About 26,130 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SH 288 SB over SH 6?

The structure is 360 ft (109.7 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns SH 288 SB over SH 6?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.