US Bridges

H Street over Foster Creek

Good

Wilkinson County, Mississippi · Sec 31 T 4N R 1E · Structure no. SA7900000000097

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
202 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
680
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

H Street over Foster Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying H Street over Foster Creek in Wilkinson County, Mississippi. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 680 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 770 by 2046. The structure is 202 ft (61.5 m) long and 31 ft wide.

CarriesH Street
CrossesFoster Creek
LocationSec 31 T 4N R 1E
RouteCounty Highway 308
Coordinates31.28171, -91.06336
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.7 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length202 ft (61.5 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic680 (2024)
Projected traffic770 by 2046
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 H Street over Foster Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is H Street 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does H Street over Foster Creek carry?

About 680 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is H Street over Foster Creek?

The structure is 202 ft (61.5 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns H Street over Foster Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.