US Bridges

SH 288 SB over Sims Bayou

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 3.50 MI S of IH610 · Structure no. 121020059801022

Built
1978
47 years old, rebuilt 2020
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
242 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
74,182
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 288 SB over Sims Bayou is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 288 SB over Sims Bayou in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1978 and reconstructed in 2020, 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 74,182 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 61,820 by 2033. The structure is 242 ft (73.8 m) long and 102 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 288 SB
CrossesSims Bayou
Location3.50 MI S of IH610
RouteState Highway 288
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.63216, -95.38729
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum 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 spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length242 ft (73.8 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width102 ft (31.1 m)
Roadway width98 ft (29.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic74,182 (2022)
Projected traffic61,820 by 2033
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 SH 288 SB over Sims Bayou built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.

What condition is SH 288 SB over Sims 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 SB over Sims Bayou carry?

About 74,182 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SH 288 SB over Sims Bayou?

The structure is 242 ft (73.8 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 102 ft wide.

Who owns SH 288 SB over Sims Bayou?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.