US Bridges

SR 33 over Foster Creek

Good

Wilkinson County, Mississippi · 0.1 MI S SR 563 · Structure no. 310003307902650

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
593 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
1,200
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 33 over Foster Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 33 over Foster Creek in Wilkinson 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,200 by 2043. The structure is 593 ft (180.7 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

CarriesSR 33
CrossesFoster Creek
Location0.1 MI S SR 563
RouteState Highway 33
Coordinates31.29148, -91.07958
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating69.4 US tons
Inventory rating29.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length593 ft (180.7 m)
Longest span98 ft (30 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,200 (2023)
Projected traffic1,200 by 2043
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SR 33 over Foster Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 33 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does SR 33 over Foster Creek carry?

About 1,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SR 33 over Foster Creek?

The structure is 593 ft (180.7 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (30 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR 33 over Foster Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.