US Bridges

SH 288 Sbfr over Hickory Slough

Good

Brazoria County, Texas · 1.5 MI S of Harris C/L · Structure no. 120200059802455

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
102 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
30,255
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 288 Sbfr over Hickory Slough is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SH 288 Sbfr over Hickory Slough in Brazoria County, Texas. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 years old, younger 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 30,255 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,000 by 2037. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 288 Sbfr
CrossesHickory Slough
Location1.5 MI S of Harris C/L
RouteState Highway 288
CountyBrazoria County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.56271, -95.38791
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length102 ft (31.1 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30,255 (2023)
Projected traffic15,000 by 2037
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Sbfr over Hickory Slough built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 288 Sbfr over Hickory Slough 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does SH 288 Sbfr over Hickory Slough carry?

About 30,255 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SH 288 Sbfr over Hickory Slough?

The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns SH 288 Sbfr over Hickory Slough?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.