US Bridges

SH288 Nbml over Holmes Rd/Uprr

Good

Harris County, Texas · 0.4 MI S of IH 610 · Structure no. 121020059801493

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
420 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
59,247
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH288 Nbml over Holmes Rd/Uprr is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH288 Nbml over Holmes Rd/Uprr 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 59,247 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1 by 1900. The structure is 420 ft (128 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSH288 Nbml
CrossesHolmes Rd/Uprr
Location0.4 MI S of IH 610
RouteState Highway 288
StateTexas
Coordinates29.67516, -95.38128
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than 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 spans3 (+1 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length420 ft (128 m)
Longest span126 ft (38.3 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.4 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic59,247 (2022)
Projected traffic1 by 1900
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-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 SH288 Nbml over Holmes Rd/Uprr built?

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

What condition is SH288 Nbml over Holmes Rd/Uprr 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 SH288 Nbml over Holmes Rd/Uprr carry?

About 59,247 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SH288 Nbml over Holmes Rd/Uprr?

The structure is 420 ft (128 m) long with a longest span of 126 ft (38.3 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns SH288 Nbml over Holmes Rd/Uprr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.