US Bridges

SH 288 Sbtl over Brays Bayou

Good

Harris County, Texas · 2.2 MI N of IH 610 · Structure no. 121020059801490

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
207 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
21,791
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 288 Sbtl over Brays Bayou is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 288 Sbtl over Brays Bayou in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 years old, younger 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 21,791 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,750 by 2035. The structure is 207 ft (63.1 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSH 288 Sbtl
CrossesBrays Bayou
Location2.2 MI N of IH 610
RouteState Highway 288
StateTexas
Coordinates29.71205, -95.3785
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 loadHL 93
Structure length207 ft (63.1 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,791 (2022)
Projected traffic32,750 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a toll 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 Sbtl over Brays Bayou built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 288 Sbtl 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 Sbtl over Brays Bayou carry?

About 21,791 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SH 288 Sbtl over Brays Bayou?

The structure is 207 ft (63.1 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns SH 288 Sbtl over Brays Bayou?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.