US Bridges

SH 288 SB over FM 1462

Fair

Brazoria County, Texas · SH 288 @ FM 1462 · Structure no. 120200059802203

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
240 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
18,131
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 288 SB over FM 1462 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 288 SB over FM 1462 in Brazoria County, Texas. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger 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 18,131 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,810 by 2033. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 43 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesSH 288 SB
CrossesFM 1462
LocationSH 288 @ FM 1462
RouteState Highway 288
CountyBrazoria County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.35222, -95.42686
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length240 ft (73.2 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,131 (2020)
Projected traffic22,810 by 2033
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 288 SB over FM 1462 built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 288 SB over FM 1462 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 2022.

How much traffic does SH 288 SB over FM 1462 carry?

About 18,131 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is SH 288 SB over FM 1462?

The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SH 288 SB over FM 1462?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.