US Bridges

Holcombe Blvd over SH 288

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 1.6 MI N of IH 610 · Structure no. 121020059801070

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2022
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
304 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
18,720
2012 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Holcombe Blvd over SH 288 is a prestressed concrete continuous slab carrying Holcombe Blvd over SH 288 in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger 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 18,720 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,720 by 2031. The structure is 304 ft (92.7 m) long and 74 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesHolcombe Blvd
CrossesSH 288
Location1.6 MI N of IH 610
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.70181, -95.37519
Functional classUrban Collector

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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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 length304 ft (92.7 m)
Longest span117 ft (35.7 m)
Deck width74 ft (22.6 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,720 (2012)
Projected traffic18,720 by 2031
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Holcombe Blvd over SH 288 built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Holcombe Blvd over SH 288 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 Holcombe Blvd over SH 288 carry?

About 18,720 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Holcombe Blvd over SH 288?

The structure is 304 ft (92.7 m) long with a longest span of 117 ft (35.7 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.

Who owns Holcombe Blvd over SH 288?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.