US Bridges

Lp 288 SB Off Ramp over Cooper Creek

Fair

Denton County, Texas · 0.10 MI N of US 380 · Structure no. 180610225002005

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
588 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
21,998
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lp 288 SB Off Ramp over Cooper Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lp 288 SB Off Ramp over Cooper Creek 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 21,998 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,280 by 2033. The structure is 588 ft (179.2 m) long and 26 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesLp 288 SB Off Ramp
CrossesCooper Creek
Location0.10 MI N of US 380
RouteState Highway 288
CountyDenton County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.23533, -97.09012
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 inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than 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 spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length588 ft (179.2 m)
Longest span98 ft (29.9 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,998 (2020)
Projected traffic14,280 by 2033
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Off Ramp over Cooper Creek built?

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

What condition is Lp 288 SB Off Ramp over Cooper Creek 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Lp 288 SB Off Ramp over Cooper Creek carry?

About 21,998 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Lp 288 SB Off Ramp over Cooper Creek?

The structure is 588 ft (179.2 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Lp 288 SB Off Ramp over Cooper Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.