US 98 over I 59
GoodForrest County, Mississippi · US 98 East over I 59 · Structure no. 210009801815540
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 552 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 13,000
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 98 over I 59 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying US 98 over I 59 in Forrest County, Mississippi. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, older 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 13,000 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,000 by 2043. The structure is 552 ft (168.2 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 98 over I 59 built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 98 over I 59 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does US 98 over I 59 carry?
About 13,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.
How long is US 98 over I 59?
The structure is 552 ft (168.2 m) long with a longest span of 150 ft (45.7 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.
Who owns US 98 over I 59?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.