US Bridges

SH 288 over Drainage Ditch

Good

Brazoria County, Texas · 0.43 MI N of SH 288 Bus · Structure no. 120200059803063

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
27,564
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 288 over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying SH 288 over Drainage Ditch 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 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 27,564 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 36,620 by 2033. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSH 288
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location0.43 MI N of SH 288 Bus
RouteState Highway 288
StateTexas
Coordinates29.26742, -95.4456
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.8 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,564 (2023)
Projected traffic36,620 by 2033
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free 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 over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 288 over Drainage Ditch 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does SH 288 over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 27,564 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SH 288 over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.5 m).

Who owns SH 288 over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.