US Bridges

CR 44(SH 288 Ramp) over Ditch

Good

Brazoria County, Texas · 0.06 MI SE of SH 288 · Structure no. 120200059803461

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,770
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 44(SH 288 Ramp) over Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying CR 44(SH 288 Ramp) over Ditch in Brazoria County, Texas. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 2,770 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,880 by 2033. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 211 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 44(SH 288 Ramp)
CrossesDitch
Location0.06 MI SE of SH 288
RouteState Highway 288
CountyBrazoria County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.18373, -95.45049
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width211 ft (64.3 m)
Roadway width72 ft (21.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,770 (2013)
Projected traffic3,880 by 2033
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure3
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 44(SH 288 Ramp) over Ditch built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 44(SH 288 Ramp) over 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 CR 44(SH 288 Ramp) over Ditch carry?

About 2,770 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is CR 44(SH 288 Ramp) over Ditch?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 211 ft wide.

Who owns CR 44(SH 288 Ramp) over Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.