US Bridges

Foster RD over Mountain Creek

Fair

Rankin County, Mississippi · Sec 14 T 3N R 1E · Structure no. SA6100000000007

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
69 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Foster RD over Mountain Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Foster RD over Mountain Creek in Rankin County, Mississippi. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 750 by 2044. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesFoster RD
CrossesMountain Creek
LocationSec 14 T 3N R 1E
RouteCounty Highway 466
CountyRankin County
StateMississippi
Coordinates32.1014, -90.16612
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating60.8 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length69 ft (21 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2024)
Projected traffic750 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$208,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Foster RD over Mountain Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Foster RD over Mountain Creek 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Foster RD over Mountain Creek carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Foster RD over Mountain 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 RD over Mountain Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.