US Bridges

SH 288 SB over Protection Levee Ditch

Fair

Brazoria County, Texas · 1.05 MI N of FM 523 · Structure no. 120200059803105

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
300 ft
12 main spans
Daily traffic
11,445
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 288 SB over Protection Levee Ditch is a concrete continuous slab carrying SH 288 SB over Protection Levee Ditch in Brazoria County, Texas. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 5 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 11,445 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,760 by 2033. The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 288 SB
CrossesProtection Levee Ditch
Location1.05 MI N of FM 523
RouteState Highway 288
CountyBrazoria County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.21201, -95.45244
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans12
Design loadHS 20
Structure length300 ft (91.4 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,445 (2020)
Projected traffic13,760 by 2033
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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 SB over Protection Levee Ditch built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 288 SB over Protection Levee Ditch 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 SB over Protection Levee Ditch carry?

About 11,445 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SH 288 SB over Protection Levee Ditch?

The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns SH 288 SB over Protection Levee Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.