SH 288 SB over Oyster Creek
GoodBrazoria County, Texas · 0.50 MI N of SH 332 · Structure no. 120200059804192
- Built
- 1989
- 36 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 601 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 19,214
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 288 SB over Oyster Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 288 SB over Oyster Creek in Brazoria County, Texas. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 19,214 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,250 by 2033. The structure is 601 ft (183.1 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 288 SB over Oyster Creek built?
It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 288 SB over Oyster Creek 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does SH 288 SB over Oyster Creek carry?
About 19,214 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is SH 288 SB over Oyster Creek?
The structure is 601 ft (183.1 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.
Who owns SH 288 SB over Oyster Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.