US Bridges

SH 288 Efr over Protection Levee Ditch

Good

Brazoria County, Texas · 1.05 MI N of FM 523 · Structure no. 120200059803106

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
150 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
19,660
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 288 Efr over Protection Levee Ditch is a concrete continuous slab carrying SH 288 Efr 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 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 19,660 vehicles a day, projected to reach 27,530 by 2033. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 288 Efr
CrossesProtection Levee Ditch
Location1.05 MI N of FM 523
RouteState Highway 288
CountyBrazoria County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.21291, -95.45168
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,660 (2013)
Projected traffic27,530 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$9,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 288 Efr over Protection Levee Ditch built?

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

What condition is SH 288 Efr over Protection Levee 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does SH 288 Efr over Protection Levee Ditch carry?

About 19,660 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is SH 288 Efr over Protection Levee Ditch?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns SH 288 Efr over Protection Levee Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.