US Bridges

SH 288 Mng Lns over Hickory Slough

Fair

Brazoria County, Texas · 5.8 MI North SH 6 · Structure no. 120200059802466

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
102 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
24,760
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 288 Mng Lns over Hickory Slough is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 288 Mng Lns over Hickory Slough in Brazoria County, Texas. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 24,760 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,110 by 2042. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 288 Mng Lns
CrossesHickory Slough
Location5.8 MI North SH 6
CountyBrazoria County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.56271, -95.38726
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: 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 spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length102 ft (31.1 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.5 m)
Roadway width76 ft (23.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,760 (2023)
Projected traffic32,110 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a toll 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 288 Mng Lns over Hickory Slough built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 288 Mng Lns over Hickory Slough 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does SH 288 Mng Lns over Hickory Slough carry?

About 24,760 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SH 288 Mng Lns over Hickory Slough?

The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns SH 288 Mng Lns over Hickory Slough?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.