US Bridges

Warren Hood Road over Foster Creek Bch

Fair

Copiah County, Mississippi · Sec 13 T10N R 5E B · Structure no. SA1500000000144

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Warren Hood Road over Foster Creek Bch is a concrete culvert carrying Warren Hood Road over Foster Creek Bch in Copiah County, Mississippi. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2047. The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 23.6 mi (38 km).

Location

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CarriesWarren Hood Road
CrossesFoster Creek Bch
LocationSec 13 T10N R 5E B
RouteCounty Highway 529
CountyCopiah County
StateMississippi
Coordinates31.83953, -90.65794
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
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.1 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (8 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2024)
Projected traffic100 by 2047
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed23.6 mi (38 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$171,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Warren Hood Road over Foster Creek Bch built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Warren Hood 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Warren Hood Road over Foster Creek Bch carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Warren Hood Road over Foster Creek Bch?

The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Warren Hood Road over Foster Creek Bch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.