US Bridges

SH 288 Nbml over Clear Creek

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 0.8 MI S of Bw 8 · Structure no. 121020059801028

Built
1978
47 years old, rebuilt 1980
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
192 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
35,632
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 288 Nbml over Clear Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 288 Nbml over Clear Creek in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1978 and reconstructed in 1980, 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 35,632 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 61,820 by 2033. The structure is 192 ft (58.5 m) long and 69 ft wide.

CarriesSH 288 Nbml
CrossesClear Creek
Location0.8 MI S of Bw 8
RouteState Highway 288
StateTexas
Coordinates29.58559, -95.38611
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum 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

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length192 ft (58.5 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width69 ft (20.9 m)
Roadway width67 ft (20.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35,632 (2022)
Projected traffic61,820 by 2033
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 288 Nbml over Clear Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.

What condition is SH 288 Nbml over Clear 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 2024.

How much traffic does SH 288 Nbml over Clear Creek carry?

About 35,632 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SH 288 Nbml over Clear Creek?

The structure is 192 ft (58.5 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.

Who owns SH 288 Nbml over Clear Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.