US Bridges

Brazos Trace Drive over Rabbs Bayou

Good

Fort Bend County, Texas · 1.0 MI N of FM 2759 · Structure no. 120800AA1168001

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
189 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Brazos Trace Drive over Rabbs Bayou is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Brazos Trace Drive over Rabbs Bayou in Fort Bend County, Texas. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 150 by 2029. The structure is 189 ft (57.6 m) long and 38 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesBrazos Trace Drive
CrossesRabbs Bayou
Location1.0 MI N of FM 2759
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFort Bend County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.55146, -95.70296
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length189 ft (57.6 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2009)
Projected traffic150 by 2029
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Brazos Trace Drive over Rabbs Bayou built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Brazos Trace Drive 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 Brazos Trace Drive over Rabbs Bayou carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is Brazos Trace Drive over Rabbs Bayou?

The structure is 189 ft (57.6 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Brazos Trace Drive over Rabbs Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.