US Bridges

CR 101 over SH 288

Good

Brazoria County, Texas · 2.0 MI S of FM 518 · Structure no. 120200059802460

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
936 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2012 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 101 over SH 288 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 101 over SH 288 in Brazoria County, Texas. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,000 by 2029. The structure is 936 ft (285.3 m) long and 67 ft wide.

CarriesCR 101
CrossesSH 288
Location2.0 MI S of FM 518
RouteCounty Highway 101
StateTexas
Coordinates29.52585, -95.38821
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHL 93
Structure length936 ft (285.3 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.3 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2012)
Projected traffic5,000 by 2029
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 101 over SH 288 built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 101 over SH 288 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 2022.

How much traffic does CR 101 over SH 288 carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 101 over SH 288?

The structure is 936 ft (285.3 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns CR 101 over SH 288?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.