US Bridges

Hillcrest DR over Rabbs Bayou

Good

Fort Bend County, Texas · 0.60 MI NE of FM 762 · Structure no. 120800D00340005

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Other
Prestressed Concrete
Length
60 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
896
2015 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hillcrest DR over Rabbs Bayou is a prestressed concrete other carrying Hillcrest DR over Rabbs Bayou in Fort Bend County, Texas. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 896 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,228 by 2035. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHillcrest DR
CrossesRabbs Bayou
Location0.60 MI NE of FM 762
RouteCity Street 0
CountyFort Bend County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.57566, -95.75546
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 inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic896 (2015)
Projected traffic1,228 by 2035
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

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 Hillcrest DR over Rabbs Bayou built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hillcrest 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Hillcrest DR over Rabbs Bayou carry?

About 896 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Hillcrest DR over Rabbs Bayou?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Hillcrest DR over Rabbs Bayou?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.