US Bridges

CR 44 over SH 288

Good

Brazoria County, Texas · 1.5 MI North of SH 35 · Structure no. 120200059803346

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
660 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
8,610
2010 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 44 over SH 288 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 44 over SH 288 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 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 8,610 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,220 by 2030. The structure is 660 ft (201.2 m) long and 47 ft wide.

CarriesCR 44
CrossesSH 288
Location1.5 MI North of SH 35
RouteCounty Highway 44
StateTexas
Coordinates29.18549, -95.45236
Functional classUrban 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.
Last inspectionAugust 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length660 ft (201.2 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,610 (2010)
Projected traffic17,220 by 2030
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 44 over SH 288 built?

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

What condition is CR 44 over SH 288 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 2022.

How much traffic does CR 44 over SH 288 carry?

About 8,610 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is CR 44 over SH 288?

The structure is 660 ft (201.2 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns CR 44 over SH 288?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.