US Bridges

SH 288 Sbfr over Brays Bayou

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 2.20 MI N of IH 610 S · Structure no. 121020059801004

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
385 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
10,859
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 288 Sbfr over Brays Bayou is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 288 Sbfr over Brays Bayou in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, older 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 10,859 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 105,980 by 2034. The structure is 385 ft (117.2 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 288 Sbfr
CrossesBrays Bayou
Location2.20 MI N of IH 610 S
RouteState Highway 288
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.71205, -95.37913
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length385 ft (117.2 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.2 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,859 (2022)
Projected traffic105,980 by 2034
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$23,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 288 Sbfr over Brays Bayou built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 288 Sbfr over Brays Bayou 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 2024.

How much traffic does SH 288 Sbfr over Brays Bayou carry?

About 10,859 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SH 288 Sbfr over Brays Bayou?

The structure is 385 ft (117.2 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns SH 288 Sbfr over Brays Bayou?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.