US Bridges

CR 288 over Davidson Creek Tributary

FairPosted for load

Burleson County, Texas · 0.76 MI NW of FM 60 · Structure no. 170260AA0288002

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
150
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 288 over Davidson Creek Tributary is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 288 over Davidson Creek Tributary in Burleson County, Texas. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 years old, younger 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2039. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 288
CrossesDavidson Creek Tributary
Location0.76 MI NW of FM 60
RouteCounty Highway 288
CountyBurleson County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.43249, -96.546
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2019)
Projected traffic200 by 2039
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 288 over Davidson Creek Tributary built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 288 over Davidson Creek Tributary 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does CR 288 over Davidson Creek Tributary carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is CR 288 over Davidson Creek Tributary?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns CR 288 over Davidson Creek Tributary?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.