SH 288
SH 288 in 0.7 MI N Of Almeda Genoa, Harris County, Texas received a condition grade of F (0/100). Built in 1978, the bridge carries 161K vehicles daily on SH 288 over Drainage Ditch. It is classified as structurally deficient.
SH 288 carries an F on the BridgeSafety Condition Score with 0/100 — the bottom tier of the FHWA NBI distribution. Component ratings flag the structure for near-term rehabilitation or replacement; the bridge may remain open to traffic but is on the priority list for action.
The bridge was built in 1978, making it 48 years old — past the early-life period but still well within typical service life. Routine inspections and modest repair work are normal for bridges in this age band. SH 288 carries an average daily traffic count of 160,996 vehicles, with 13 lane(s) crossing Drainage Ditch. The owning agency is State Highway Agency; bridge inspection records flow into the federal NBI database annually.
Component Ratings
The riding surface, evaluated for cracking, spalling, and wear
Beams, girders, and trusses that support the deck
Piers, abutments, and foundations below the deck
Bridge Details
About This Bridge
SH 288 is a 48-year-old bridge located 0.7 MI N Of Almeda Genoa in Harris County, Texas. The bridge carries SH 288 over Drainage Ditch with 13 traffic lanes, handling approximately 161K vehicles per day. Built in 1978, the structure spans 7 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.
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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 1978, making it 48 years old. The average bridge age in the United States is 48 years.
SH 288 carries approximately 161K vehicles per day (average daily traffic). The bridge has 13 traffic lanes. It is 7 meters long and located on SH 288 in 0.7 MI N Of Almeda Genoa, Harris 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 0.7 MI N Of Almeda Genoa in Harris County, Texas. The bridge carries SH 288 over Drainage Ditch. Its coordinates are 29.625117, -95.386994. It is maintained by State Highway Agency.
SH 288 carries SH 288 over Drainage Ditch. The bridge is 7 meters long and was built in 1978.
Condition Score is calculated from deck (33%), superstructure (33%), and substructure (34%) NBI ratings with an age penalty for bridges over 50 years.
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2026.