US Bridges

Dixie DR over SH 288

Good

Harris County, Texas · 1.8 MI N of IH 610 · Structure no. 121020059801029

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2022
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
394 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2012 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dixie DR over SH 288 is a prestressed concrete continuous slab carrying Dixie DR over SH 288 in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2031. The structure is 394 ft (120.1 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesDixie DR
CrossesSH 288
Location1.8 MI N of IH 610
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates29.70602, -95.37571
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length394 ft (120.1 m)
Longest span149 ft (45.4 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.8 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2012)
Projected traffic200 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Dixie DR over SH 288 built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dixie DR over SH 288 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 November 2022.

How much traffic does Dixie DR over SH 288 carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Dixie DR over SH 288?

The structure is 394 ft (120.1 m) long with a longest span of 149 ft (45.4 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns Dixie DR over SH 288?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.