US Bridges

US 98 over KCS RR

Fair

Forrest County, Mississippi · 1.6 MI E US 49 · Structure no. 21000980181601A

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
170 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 98 over KCS RR is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 98 over KCS RR in Forrest County, Mississippi. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 6,500 vehicles a day, roughly 32% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,500 by 2043. The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 98
CrossesKCS RR
Location1.6 MI E US 49
RouteU.S. Route 98
CountyForrest County
StateMississippi
Coordinates31.2453, -89.24792
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.9 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length170 ft (51.8 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,500 (2023)
Projected traffic6,500 by 2043
Trucks32%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkSTRAHNET connector

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 98 over KCS RR built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 98 over KCS RR 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does US 98 over KCS RR carry?

About 6,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 32% are trucks.

How long is US 98 over KCS RR?

The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US 98 over KCS RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.