US Bridges

SH 288 SB over Drainage Ditch

Fair

Brazoria County, Texas · 0.35 MI N of SH 35 · Structure no. 120200059803114

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
102 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
12,415
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 288 SB over Drainage Ditch is a concrete continuous slab carrying SH 288 SB over Drainage Ditch in Brazoria County, Texas. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 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 12,415 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,400 by 2033. The structure is 102 ft (31.2 m) long and 79 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 288 SB
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location0.35 MI N of SH 35
RouteState Highway 288
CountyBrazoria County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.16878, -95.4534
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length102 ft (31.2 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width79 ft (24 m)
Roadway width76 ft (23.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,415 (2020)
Projected traffic13,400 by 2033
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure3
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 Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 288 SB over Drainage 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does SH 288 SB over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 12,415 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SH 288 SB over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 102 ft (31.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 79 ft wide.

Who owns SH 288 SB over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.