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Brazoria County, TX · Structure #120200059802009

SH 288

SH 288 in 1.10 MI S Of Harris C/L, Brazoria County, Texas received a condition grade of F (0/100). Built in 1972, the bridge carries 125K vehicles daily on SH 288 over Drainage Ditch. It is classified as structurally deficient.

F
0/100
0
Condition Score
125K
Daily Traffic
1972
Year Built
7.9m
Length

Component Ratings

DeckSerious
0/9

The riding surface — evaluated for cracking, spalling, and wear

SuperstructureSerious
0/9

Beams, girders, and trusses that support the deck

SubstructureSerious
0/9

Piers, abutments, and foundations below the deck

Bridge Details

Road
SH 288
Crosses Over
Drainage Ditch
State
Texas
County
Brazoria County
Location
1.10 MI S Of Harris C/L
Year Built
1972
Reconstructed
2009
Age
54 years
Daily Traffic
125,494
Lanes
14
Length
7.9 meters
Owner
State Highway Agency
Structure Number
120200059802009

About This Bridge

SH 288 is a 54-year-old bridge located 1.10 MI S Of Harris C/L in Brazoria County, Texas. The bridge carries SH 288 over Drainage Ditch with 14 traffic lanes, handling approximately 125K vehicles per day. Built in 1972 and reconstructed in 2009, the structure spans 7.9 meters.

The bridge received a Condition Grade of F (0/100) based on Federal Highway Administration inspection data. Its deck is rated 0/9 (serious), superstructure 0/9 (serious), and substructure 0/9 (serious). The bridge is classified as structurally deficient, meaning at least one major component is rated 4 or below — this signals a need for repair or replacement but does not necessarily indicate an immediate safety hazard.

This bridge is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

Location Map

1.10 MI S Of Harris C/L, Brazoria County, Texas

29.568800, -95.386742

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Frequently Asked Questions

SH 288 has a Condition Score of 0/100 (Grade F). Its deck is rated 0/9, superstructure 0/9, and substructure 0/9 on the NBI scale. The bridge is classified as structurally deficient.

SH 288 was built in 1972 and reconstructed in 2009, making it 54 years old. The average bridge age in the United States is 48 years.

SH 288 carries approximately 125K vehicles per day (average daily traffic). The bridge has 14 traffic lanes. It is 7.9 meters long and located on SH 288 in 1.10 MI S Of Harris C/L, Brazoria County, Texas.

Yes, SH 288 is classified as structurally deficient because at least one of its primary components (deck, superstructure, or substructure) is rated 4 or below on the 0-9 NBI scale. This does not necessarily mean it is unsafe, but it requires significant repair or replacement.

SH 288 is located 1.10 MI S Of Harris C/L in Brazoria County, Texas. The bridge carries SH 288 over Drainage Ditch. Its coordinates are 29.568800, -95.386742. It is maintained by State Highway Agency.

SH 288 carries SH 288 over Drainage Ditch. The bridge is 7.9 meters long and was built in 1972, with reconstruction in 2009.

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Condition Score is calculated from deck (33%), superstructure (33%), and substructure (34%) NBI ratings with an age penalty for bridges over 50 years.