US Bridges

Foster Road over Small Branch

Good

Jefferson County, Mississippi · Sec 17 T 9N R 4E · Structure no. SA320000000A059

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Foster Road over Small Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Foster Road over Small Branch in Jefferson County, Mississippi. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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, projected to reach 65 by 2037. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 53.4 mi (86 km).

CarriesFoster Road
CrossesSmall Branch
LocationSec 17 T 9N R 4E
RouteCounty Highway 111
Coordinates31.75084, -90.83625
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating108.8 US tons
Inventory rating65.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.8 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2017)
Projected traffic65 by 2037
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed53.4 mi (86 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 Foster Road over Small Branch built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Foster Road over Small Branch 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 Foster Road over Small Branch carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Foster Road over Small Branch?

The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m).

Who owns Foster Road over Small Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.