US Bridges

SH 288 over Drainage Ditch

Fair

Brazoria County, Texas · 0.20 MI N of SH 6 · Structure no. 120200059802017

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
74 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
56,525
2020 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, 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 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 56,525 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 73,160 by 2033. The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 288
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location0.20 MI N of SH 6
RouteState Highway 288
CountyBrazoria County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.48541, -95.39871
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length74 ft (22.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic56,525 (2020)
Projected traffic73,160 by 2033
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure7
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.

What condition is SH 288 over Drainage Ditch 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does SH 288 over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 56,525 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SH 288 over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SH 288 over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.