US Bridges

SH 288 Nbml over Brays Bayou

Good

Harris County, Texas · 2.20 MI N of IH 610 S · Structure no. 121020059801079

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
195 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
65,373
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 288 Nbml over Brays Bayou is a concrete continuous slab carrying SH 288 Nbml over Brays Bayou in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1978, 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 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 65,373 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 102,260 by 2033. The structure is 195 ft (59.4 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSH 288 Nbml
CrossesBrays Bayou
Location2.20 MI N of IH 610 S
RouteState Highway 288
StateTexas
Coordinates29.71216, -95.37811
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length195 ft (59.4 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width72 ft (22 m)
Roadway width70 ft (21.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic65,373 (2022)
Projected traffic102,260 by 2033
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 288 Nbml over Brays Bayou built?

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

What condition is SH 288 Nbml over Brays Bayou 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does SH 288 Nbml over Brays Bayou carry?

About 65,373 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SH 288 Nbml over Brays Bayou?

The structure is 195 ft (59.4 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns SH 288 Nbml over Brays Bayou?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.