Vardaman Road over Foster Creek Bch
FairCopiah County, Mississippi · Sec 12 T10N R 5E · Structure no. SA1500000000142
- Built
- 2018
- 7 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 76 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 40
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Vardaman Road over Foster Creek Bch is a concrete channel beam carrying Vardaman Road over Foster Creek Bch in Copiah County, Mississippi. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 years old, younger 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.
It carries about 40 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2048. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Vardaman Road over Foster Creek Bch built?
It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.
What condition is Vardaman Road over Foster Creek Bch 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does Vardaman Road over Foster Creek Bch carry?
About 40 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is Vardaman Road over Foster Creek Bch?
The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Vardaman Road over Foster Creek Bch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.