US Bridges

SH 288 SB over Cleburne ST

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 0.20 MI S of US 59 · Structure no. 121020059801065

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2022
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
165 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
88,422
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 288 SB over Cleburne ST is a prestressed concrete continuous slab carrying SH 288 SB over Cleburne ST in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 88,422 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 105,980 by 2034. The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long and 103 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 288 SB
CrossesCleburne ST
Location0.20 MI S of US 59
RouteState Highway 288
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.73057, -95.37242
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 length165 ft (50.3 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width103 ft (31.3 m)
Roadway width97 ft (29.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic88,422 (2017)
Projected traffic105,980 by 2034
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 288 SB over Cleburne ST built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 288 SB over Cleburne ST 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 November 2022.

How much traffic does SH 288 SB over Cleburne ST carry?

About 88,422 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SH 288 SB over Cleburne ST?

The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 103 ft wide.

Who owns SH 288 SB over Cleburne ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.