US Bridges

SH 288 over Drainage Ditch

Good

Brazoria County, Texas · 1.10 MI S of Harris C/L · Structure no. 120200059802009

Built
1972
53 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
125,494
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 288 over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying SH 288 over Drainage Ditch in Brazoria County, Texas. It was built in 1972 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 53 years old, older 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 125,494 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 82,590 by 2033. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesSH 288
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location1.10 MI S of Harris C/L
RouteState Highway 288
StateTexas
Coordinates29.5688, -95.38674
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 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 rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic125,494 (2023)
Projected traffic82,590 by 2033
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure14
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 288 over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is SH 288 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does SH 288 over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 125,494 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SH 288 over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns SH 288 over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.