US Bridges

SH 288 Ml over Holmes RD & UP RR

Good

Harris County, Texas · 0.4 MI S of IH 610 · Structure no. 121020059801396

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
400 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
122,590
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 288 Ml over Holmes RD & UP RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 288 Ml over Holmes RD & UP RR 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 122,590 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 171,620 by 2033. The structure is 400 ft (121.9 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSH 288 Ml
CrossesHolmes RD & UP RR
Location0.4 MI S of IH 610
RouteState Highway 288
StateTexas
Coordinates29.67474, -95.3813
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length400 ft (121.9 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.3 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.5 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic122,590 (2013)
Projected traffic171,620 by 2033
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 SH 288 Ml over Holmes RD & UP RR built?

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

What condition is SH 288 Ml over Holmes RD & UP RR 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 December 2022.

How much traffic does SH 288 Ml over Holmes RD & UP RR carry?

About 122,590 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SH 288 Ml over Holmes RD & UP RR?

The structure is 400 ft (121.9 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.3 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns SH 288 Ml over Holmes RD & UP RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.