US Bridges

SH288 Nbfr to Tlnb over SH 288 NB and H Slough

Good

Brazoria County, Texas · 0.5 MI N of FM 518 · Structure no. 120200059802471

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
1,439 ft
12 main spans
Daily traffic
6,614
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH288 Nbfr to Tlnb over SH 288 NB and H Slough is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH288 Nbfr to Tlnb over SH 288 NB and H Slough in Brazoria County, Texas. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 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 6,614 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,000 by 2042. The structure is 1,439 ft (438.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSH288 Nbfr to Tlnb
CrossesSH 288 NB and H Slough
Location0.5 MI N of FM 518
CountyBrazoria County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.56252, -95.38689
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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 typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans12
Design loadHL 93
Structure length1,439 ft (438.6 m)
Longest span122 ft (37.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,614 (2023)
Projected traffic8,000 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SH288 Nbfr to Tlnb over SH 288 NB and H Slough built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH288 Nbfr to Tlnb over SH 288 NB and H 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 SH288 Nbfr to Tlnb over SH 288 NB and H Slough carry?

About 6,614 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SH288 Nbfr to Tlnb over SH 288 NB and H Slough?

The structure is 1,439 ft (438.6 m) long with a longest span of 122 ft (37.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns SH288 Nbfr to Tlnb over SH 288 NB and H Slough?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.