US Bridges

SH 288 Wfr over Hayes Creek

Good

Brazoria County, Texas · 2.12 MI N of FM 1462 · Structure no. 120200059802047

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
98 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
223
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 288 Wfr over Hayes Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 288 Wfr over Hayes Creek 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 98 ft (30 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSH 288 Wfr
CrossesHayes Creek
Location2.12 MI N of FM 1462
RouteState Highway 288
StateTexas
Coordinates29.39395, -95.42745
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length98 ft (30 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic223 (2022)
Projected traffic230 by 2033
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 SH 288 Wfr over Hayes Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 288 Wfr over Hayes Creek 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 Hayes Creek carry?

About 223 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SH 288 Wfr over Hayes Creek?

The structure is 98 ft (30 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns SH 288 Wfr over Hayes Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.