US Bridges

US 98 over US 84

Good

Franklin County, Mississippi · US 98 over US 84 · Structure no. 21000980190429A

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
324 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,650
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 98 over US 84 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 98 over US 84 in Franklin County, Mississippi. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 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 2,650 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,650 by 2043. The structure is 324 ft (98.8 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 98
CrossesUS 84
LocationUS 98 over US 84
RouteU.S. Route 98
Coordinates31.4661, -90.86846
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.5 US tons
Inventory rating28.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length324 ft (98.8 m)
Longest span91 ft (27.7 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,650 (2023)
Projected traffic2,650 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 US 84 built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 98 over US 84 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does US 98 over US 84 carry?

About 2,650 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is US 98 over US 84?

The structure is 324 ft (98.8 m) long with a longest span of 91 ft (27.7 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US 98 over US 84?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.