US Bridges

SH 288 NB Off Ramp over Outfall Channel

Fair

Brazoria County, Texas · 0.15 MI South of CR 220 · Structure no. 120200059803345

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,392
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 288 NB Off Ramp over Outfall Channel is a concrete culvert carrying SH 288 NB Off Ramp over Outfall Channel in Brazoria County, Texas. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 1,392 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,960 by 2030. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 288 NB Off Ramp
CrossesOutfall Channel
Location0.15 MI South of CR 220
RouteState Highway 288
CountyBrazoria County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.18176, -95.45254
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,392 (2023)
Projected traffic12,960 by 2030
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 288 NB Off Ramp over Outfall Channel built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 288 NB Off Ramp 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does SH 288 NB Off Ramp over Outfall Channel carry?

About 1,392 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SH 288 NB Off Ramp over Outfall Channel?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SH 288 NB Off Ramp over Outfall Channel?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.