US Bridges

Goza Road over Foster Creek

Good

Jefferson County, Mississippi · SEC_21_T 9N_R 0E · Structure no. SA3200000000089

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Goza Road over Foster Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Goza Road over Foster Creek in Jefferson County, Mississippi. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 years old, younger 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 75 by 2033. The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesGoza Road
CrossesFoster Creek
LocationSEC_21_T 9N_R 0E
RouteCounty Highway 115
Coordinates31.738, -90.80917
Functional classRural Local

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
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 rating51.9 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.2 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2013)
Projected traffic75 by 2033
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Goza Road over Foster Creek built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Goza Road over Foster Creek 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Goza Road over Foster Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Goza Road over Foster Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.5 m).

Who owns Goza Road over Foster Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.