US Bridges

Fosters Mound RD over Br of ST Catherine Creek

FairPosted for load

Adams County, Mississippi · Sec 61 T 8N R 2W B · Structure no. SA0100000000069

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
81 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
520
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fosters Mound RD over Br of ST Catherine Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Fosters Mound RD over Br of ST Catherine Creek in Adams County, Mississippi. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 6 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 520 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 780 by 2042. The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesFosters Mound RD
CrossesBr of ST Catherine Creek
LocationSec 61 T 8N R 2W B
RouteCounty Highway 135
Coordinates31.6111, -91.33243
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating41 US tons
Inventory rating24.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length81 ft (24.7 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic520 (2022)
Projected traffic780 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$721,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Fosters Mound RD over Br of ST Catherine Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fosters Mound RD over Br of 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 October 2024.

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

About 520 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Fosters Mound RD over Br of ST Catherine Creek?

The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Fosters Mound RD over Br of ST Catherine Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.