US Bridges

Lp 288 SB over US 380 / UPRR / Mingo RD

Fair

Denton County, Texas · 2.15 MI SE of FM 426 · Structure no. 180610013510097

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
1,448 ft
14 main spans
Daily traffic
27,315
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lp 288 SB over US 380 / UPRR / Mingo RD is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lp 288 SB over US 380 / UPRR / Mingo RD in Denton County, Texas. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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.

It carries about 27,315 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,280 by 2033. The structure is 1,448 ft (441.4 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesLp 288 SB
CrossesUS 380 / UPRR / Mingo RD
Location2.15 MI SE of FM 426
RouteState Highway 288
CountyDenton County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.23341, -97.08994
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans14 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,448 ft (441.4 m)
Longest span98 ft (29.9 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,315 (2019)
Projected traffic14,280 by 2033
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lp 288 SB over US 380 / UPRR / Mingo RD built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lp 288 SB over US 380 / UPRR / Mingo RD 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Lp 288 SB over US 380 / UPRR / Mingo RD carry?

About 27,315 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Lp 288 SB over US 380 / UPRR / Mingo RD?

The structure is 1,448 ft (441.4 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.9 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Lp 288 SB over US 380 / UPRR / Mingo RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.