US Bridges

Golfview DR over Rabbs Bayou

Good

Fort Bend County, Texas · 0.50 MI NE of FM 762 · Structure no. 120800D00310001

Built
1997
28 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
47 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,700
2013 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Golfview DR over Rabbs Bayou is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Golfview DR over Rabbs Bayou in Fort Bend County, Texas. It was built in 1997 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 28 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 2,700 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,000 by 2033. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesGolfview DR
CrossesRabbs Bayou
Location0.50 MI NE of FM 762
RouteCity Street 0
CountyFort Bend County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.56814, -95.7542
Functional classUrban Collector

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 inspectionSeptember 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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 typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.1 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,700 (2013)
Projected traffic3,000 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$3,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Golfview DR over Rabbs Bayou built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is Golfview DR 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Golfview DR over Rabbs Bayou carry?

About 2,700 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Golfview DR over Rabbs Bayou?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Golfview DR over Rabbs Bayou?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.