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CR 288 over Drainage Ditch

Good

Brazoria County, Texas · 3.3 MI N of FM 2004 · Structure no. 120200AA1017002

Built
1971
54 years old, rebuilt 1985
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,600
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 288 over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying CR 288 over Drainage Ditch in Brazoria County, Texas. It was built in 1971 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 54 years old, older 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 1,600 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,500 by 2032. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 288
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location3.3 MI N of FM 2004
RouteCounty Highway 288
CountyBrazoria County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.11235, -95.42961
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,600 (2020)
Projected traffic3,500 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$21,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 288 over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.

What condition is CR 288 over Drainage 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does CR 288 over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 1,600 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is CR 288 over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns CR 288 over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.