US Bridges

Rabbs Crossing RD over Rabbs Bayou

Good

Fort Bend County, Texas · 0.6 MI N of FM 2759 · Structure no. 120800AA1169001

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
180 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
400
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rabbs Crossing RD over Rabbs Bayou is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Rabbs Crossing RD 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 400 vehicles a day, projected to reach 480 by 2029. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 43 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesRabbs Crossing RD
CrossesRabbs Bayou
Location0.6 MI N of FM 2759
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFort Bend County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.54341, -95.68237
Functional classRural 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 length180 ft (54.9 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2009)
Projected traffic480 by 2029
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 Rabbs Crossing RD over Rabbs Bayou built?

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

What condition is Rabbs Crossing RD 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 Rabbs Crossing RD over Rabbs Bayou carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is Rabbs Crossing RD over Rabbs Bayou?

The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Rabbs Crossing RD over Rabbs Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.