Foster Road over Garrett Creek
Jefferson County, Mississippi · rated Fair in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- Foster Road over Garrett Creek in Jefferson County, Mississippi, is rated in fair condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the substructure, rated 5 (fair condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 50 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2019).
- Its listed owner is the county highway agency.
- It is one of 51 of the 100 inventoried bridges in Jefferson County rated fair (51.0%); 2 (2.0%) are rated poor.
- Its traffic status in the 2025 inventory is open, no restriction (NBI item 41).
- Its condition class and component ratings are unchanged from the 2024 inventory.
- Its most recent inspection on record is dated December 2023, on a 24-month routine inspection cycle.
- A fair rating means the lowest-rated major component scores 5 or 6 on FHWA's 0-9 scale: some deterioration or minor section loss, but the structure is sound. It is the middle class, not a warning.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2024) | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
| Superstructure | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
| Substructure | 5 | 5 | Fair condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Concrete channel beam |
| Length | about 92 ft |
| Location | SEC_17_T 9N_R 4E |
| NBI structure number | SA3200000000058 |
| Condition class | Fair |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Open, no restriction |
| Last inspection (item 90) | December 2023 |
| Inspection interval (item 91) | 24 months |
| Scour (item 113) | 8: foundations stable, scour above the top of the footing |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Mississippi department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Jefferson County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| US 61 over North Fork Coles Creek | 2007 | 2,850 | Fair |
| US 61 over North Fork Coles Creek | 2004 | 2,850 | Fair |
| US 61 over South Fork Coles Creek | 2006 | 2,600 | Fair |
| US 61 over South Fork Coles Creek | 2003 | 2,600 | Fair |
| US 61 over Folkes Creek | 2006 | 2,600 | Fair |
| US 61 over Folkes Creek | 2003 | 2,600 | Good |
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