US Bridges

FM 2759 over Rabbs Bayou

Fair

Fort Bend County, Texas · 3.30 MI E of FM 762 · Structure no. 120800281701002

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 1978
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
41 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,587
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 2759 over Rabbs Bayou is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying FM 2759 over Rabbs Bayou in Fort Bend County, Texas. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 1978, so it is 62 years old, older 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 2,587 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,260 by 2042. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 2759
CrossesRabbs Bayou
Location3.30 MI E of FM 762
RouteState Highway 2759
CountyFort Bend County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.52947, -95.64931
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,587 (2023)
Projected traffic3,260 by 2042
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 2759 over Rabbs Bayou built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1978.

What condition is FM 2759 over Rabbs Bayou 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does FM 2759 over Rabbs Bayou carry?

About 2,587 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is FM 2759 over Rabbs Bayou?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns FM 2759 over Rabbs Bayou?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.