SH 288 Sbml over Brays Bayou
GoodHarris County, Texas · 2.20 MI N of IH 610 S · Structure no. 121020059801005
- Built
- 1978
- 47 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 195 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 65,373
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 288 Sbml over Brays Bayou is a concrete continuous slab carrying SH 288 Sbml 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 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 65,373 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 102,260 by 2033. The structure is 195 ft (59.4 m) long and 85 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 288 Sbml over Brays Bayou built?
It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 288 Sbml over Brays Bayou 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does SH 288 Sbml over Brays Bayou carry?
About 65,373 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is SH 288 Sbml over Brays Bayou?
The structure is 195 ft (59.4 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 85 ft wide.
Who owns SH 288 Sbml over Brays Bayou?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.