US Bridges

Lp 288 EB over FM 428

Fair

Denton County, Texas · 4.00 MI E of IH 35 · Structure no. 180610225002164

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
215 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
12,611
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lp 288 EB over FM 428 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lp 288 EB over FM 428 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 12,611 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,230 by 2030. The structure is 215 ft (65.5 m) long and 40 ft wide.

CarriesLp 288 EB
CrossesFM 428
Location4.00 MI E of IH 35
RouteState Highway 288
StateTexas
Coordinates33.25788, -97.10979
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.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length215 ft (65.5 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,611 (2023)
Projected traffic23,230 by 2030
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Lp 288 EB over FM 428 built?

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

What condition is Lp 288 EB over FM 428 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 EB over FM 428 carry?

About 12,611 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Lp 288 EB over FM 428?

The structure is 215 ft (65.5 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Lp 288 EB over FM 428?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.