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Harris County, TX · Structure #121020059801024

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.

F
0/100
0
Condition Score
161K
Daily Traffic
1978
Year Built
7m
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
Harris County
Location
0.7 MI N Of Almeda Genoa
Year Built
1978
Age
48 years
Daily Traffic
160,996
Lanes
13
Length
7 meters
Owner
State Highway Agency
Structure Number
121020059801024

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.

Location Map

0.7 MI N Of Almeda Genoa, Harris County, Texas

29.625117, -95.386994

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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.

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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.