SH 288 SB over Hayes Creek
FairBrazoria County, Texas · 2.12 MI N of FM 1462 · Structure no. 120200059802048
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 98 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 20,929
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 288 SB over Hayes Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 288 SB 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 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 20,929 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,810 by 2033. The structure is 98 ft (30 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 288 SB over Hayes Creek built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 288 SB over Hayes Creek 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 2024.
How much traffic does SH 288 SB over Hayes Creek carry?
About 20,929 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is SH 288 SB over Hayes Creek?
The structure is 98 ft (30 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns SH 288 SB over Hayes Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.