SH 288 Wfr over S Texas Water CO Canal
GoodBrazoria County, Texas · 2.38 MI N of FM 1462 · Structure no. 120200059802035
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 152 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 223
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 288 Wfr over S Texas Water CO Canal is a concrete slab carrying SH 288 Wfr over S Texas Water CO Canal in Brazoria County, Texas. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 223 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 230 by 2033. The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 288 Wfr over S Texas Water CO Canal built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 288 Wfr over S Texas Water CO Canal 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 SH 288 Wfr over S Texas Water CO Canal carry?
About 223 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SH 288 Wfr over S Texas Water CO Canal?
The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns SH 288 Wfr over S Texas Water CO Canal?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.