US Bridges

SR 33 over Foster Creek Tributary

Good

Amite County, Mississippi · 0.6 MI E Wilkinson Cl · Structure no. 310003300302430

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,400
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 33 over Foster Creek Tributary is a concrete culvert carrying SR 33 over Foster Creek Tributary in Amite County, Mississippi. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 years old, older than the Mississippi average of 38.9 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 1,400 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,400 by 2043. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

CarriesSR 33
CrossesFoster Creek Tributary
Location0.6 MI E Wilkinson Cl
RouteState Highway 33
Coordinates31.28127, -91.04945
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,400 (2023)
Projected traffic1,400 by 2043
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SR 33 over Foster Creek Tributary built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 33 over Foster Creek Tributary 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does SR 33 over Foster Creek Tributary carry?

About 1,400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SR 33 over Foster Creek Tributary?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m).

Who owns SR 33 over Foster Creek Tributary?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.