US Bridges

Southmore ST over SH 288

Good

Harris County, Texas · 2.9 MI N of IH 610 · Structure no. 121020059801500

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
300 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Southmore ST over SH 288 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Southmore ST over SH 288 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2034. The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long and 84 ft wide.

CarriesSouthmore ST
CrossesSH 288
Location2.9 MI N of IH 610
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates29.72222, -95.37705
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 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, precast panels
Main spans2 (+1 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length300 ft (91.4 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width84 ft (25.7 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2014)
Projected traffic200 by 2034
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 Southmore ST over SH 288 built?

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

What condition is Southmore ST over SH 288 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 November 2022.

How much traffic does Southmore ST over SH 288 carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Southmore ST over SH 288?

The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 84 ft wide.

Who owns Southmore ST over SH 288?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.