US Bridges

Tara Blvd over Rabbs Bayou

Good

Fort Bend County, Texas · 0.3 MI S of Sansbury Blvd · Structure no. 120800AA0999001

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
187 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,100
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tara Blvd over Rabbs Bayou is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Tara Blvd over Rabbs Bayou in Fort Bend 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,500 by 2029. The structure is 187 ft (57 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesTara Blvd
CrossesRabbs Bayou
Location0.3 MI S of Sansbury Blvd
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFort Bend County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.54678, -95.68866
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length187 ft (57 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,100 (2009)
Projected traffic2,500 by 2029
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Tara Blvd over Rabbs Bayou built?

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

What condition is Tara Blvd over Rabbs Bayou in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does Tara Blvd over Rabbs Bayou carry?

About 1,100 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is Tara Blvd over Rabbs Bayou?

The structure is 187 ft (57 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Tara Blvd over Rabbs Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.