US Bridges

Foster Road over Branch of S Bear Creek

Good

Lawrence County, Mississippi · Sec 6 T 7N R10E · Structure no. SA390000000A052

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Foster Road over Branch of S Bear Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Foster Road over Branch of S Bear Creek in Lawrence County, Mississippi. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 110 by 2046. The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesFoster Road
CrossesBranch of S Bear Creek
LocationSec 6 T 7N R10E
RouteCounty Highway 187
Coordinates31.59925, -90.23617
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.6 US tons
Inventory rating57.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length33 ft (10 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2024)
Projected traffic110 by 2046
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Branch of S Bear Creek built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Foster Road over Branch of S Bear 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Foster Road over Branch of S Bear Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Foster Road over Branch of S Bear Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m).

Who owns Foster Road over Branch of S Bear Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.