SH 288 Wfr over Outfall Channel
FairBrazoria County, Texas · 1.75 MI S of FM 1462 · Structure no. 120200059803055
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 77 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 99
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 288 Wfr over Outfall Channel is a concrete slab carrying SH 288 Wfr over Outfall Channel in Brazoria County, Texas. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, older 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 99 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 140 by 2033. The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 288 Wfr over Outfall Channel built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 288 Wfr over Outfall Channel 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 2024.
How much traffic does SH 288 Wfr over Outfall Channel carry?
About 99 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is SH 288 Wfr over Outfall Channel?
The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns SH 288 Wfr over Outfall Channel?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.