US Bridges

Lp 288 over Pecan CR

Good

Denton County, Texas · 1.90 MI NE of IH 35E · Structure no. 180610225001166

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
144 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
29,737
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lp 288 over Pecan CR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Lp 288 over Pecan CR in Denton County, Texas. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 29,737 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 46,600 by 2033. The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long and 108 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesLp 288
CrossesPecan CR
Location1.90 MI NE of IH 35E
RouteState Highway 288
StateTexas
Coordinates33.20642, -97.09092
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length144 ft (43.9 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width108 ft (32.9 m)
Roadway width76 ft (23.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29,737 (2019)
Projected traffic46,600 by 2033
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 over Pecan CR built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lp 288 over Pecan CR 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Lp 288 over Pecan CR carry?

About 29,737 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Lp 288 over Pecan CR?

The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 108 ft wide.

Who owns Lp 288 over Pecan CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.