US Bridges

Fosters Mound RD over ST Catherine Creek

FairPosted for load

Adams County, Mississippi · Sec 10 T 7N R 2W B · Structure no. SA0100000000051

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
250 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,320
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fosters Mound RD over ST Catherine Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Fosters Mound RD over ST Catherine Creek in Adams County, Mississippi. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 years old, older than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,320 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,980 by 2035. The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesFosters Mound RD
CrossesST Catherine Creek
LocationSec 10 T 7N R 2W B
RouteCounty Highway 135
Coordinates31.5969, -91.32866
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating32.1 US tons
Inventory rating23.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 15
Structure length250 ft (76.2 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,320 (2013)
Projected traffic1,980 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$1.1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Fosters Mound RD over ST Catherine Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fosters Mound RD over ST Catherine Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.

How much traffic does Fosters Mound RD over ST Catherine Creek carry?

About 1,320 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Fosters Mound RD over ST Catherine Creek?

The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Fosters Mound RD over ST Catherine Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.