US Bridges

SH 288 Sbml over Oyster Creek DR./SH-332

Good

Brazoria County, Texas · 0.55 MI S of Oyster Creek · Structure no. 120200059804238

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
525 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
12,339
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 288 Sbml over Oyster Creek DR./SH-332 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 288 Sbml over Oyster Creek DR./SH-332 in Brazoria County, Texas. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 12,339 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,250 by 2033. The structure is 525 ft (160 m) long and 41 ft wide.

CarriesSH 288 Sbml
CrossesOyster Creek DR./SH-332
Location0.55 MI S of Oyster Creek
RouteState Highway 288
StateTexas
Coordinates29.04717, -95.4552
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 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, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length525 ft (160 m)
Longest span115 ft (35.1 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,339 (2020)
Projected traffic19,250 by 2033
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 288 Sbml over Oyster Creek DR./SH-332 built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 288 Sbml over Oyster Creek DR./SH-332 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 November 2022.

How much traffic does SH 288 Sbml over Oyster Creek DR./SH-332 carry?

About 12,339 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is SH 288 Sbml over Oyster Creek DR./SH-332?

The structure is 525 ft (160 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns SH 288 Sbml over Oyster Creek DR./SH-332?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.