US Bridges

CR 388 over E Fork San Jacinto River

Fair

Liberty County, Texas · 1.2 MI E of FM 1725 · Structure no. 201460AA0143001

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Other
Concrete
Length
175 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
1,244
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 388 over E Fork San Jacinto River is a concrete other carrying CR 388 over E Fork San Jacinto River in Liberty County, Texas. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,244 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,970 by 2037. The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesCR 388
CrossesE Fork San Jacinto River
Location1.2 MI E of FM 1725
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates30.35529, -95.10698
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.9 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length175 ft (53.3 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,244 (2021)
Projected traffic1,970 by 2037
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$287,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 388 over E Fork San Jacinto River built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 388 over E Fork San Jacinto River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does CR 388 over E Fork San Jacinto River carry?

About 1,244 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 388 over E Fork San Jacinto River?

The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns CR 388 over E Fork San Jacinto River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.