Foster Road over Bear Bay Creek
GoodLamar County, Mississippi · Sec 21 T 5N R16W · Structure no. SA3700000000118
- Built
- 1999
- 26 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 69 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Foster Road over Bear Bay Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Foster Road over Bear Bay Creek in Lamar County, Mississippi. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 110 by 2046. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Foster Road over Bear Bay Creek built?
It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.
What condition is Foster Road over Bear Bay 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does Foster Road over Bear Bay Creek carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2024 count).
How long is Foster Road over Bear Bay Creek?
The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Foster Road over Bear Bay Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.