US Bridges

CR 288 over Bastrop Bayou

FairPosted for load

Brazoria County, Texas · 0.30 MI N of FM 2004 · Structure no. 120200AA1017001

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
182 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
2,961
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 288 over Bastrop Bayou is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 288 over Bastrop Bayou in Brazoria County, Texas. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 2,961 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,000 by 2032. The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 288
CrossesBastrop Bayou
Location0.30 MI N of FM 2004
RouteCounty Highway 288
CountyBrazoria County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.06847, -95.42716
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadUnknown
Structure length182 ft (55.5 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,961 (2016)
Projected traffic5,000 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$11,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 288 over Bastrop Bayou built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 288 over Bastrop Bayou 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does CR 288 over Bastrop Bayou carry?

About 2,961 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is CR 288 over Bastrop Bayou?

The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR 288 over Bastrop Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.