US 98 over Chickasawhay River
FairGreene County, Mississippi · 2.3 MI N George Cl · Structure no. 21000980211992B
- Built
- 1992
- 33 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 3,032 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,550
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 98 over Chickasawhay River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 98 over Chickasawhay River in Greene County, Mississippi. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 4,550 vehicles a day, roughly 34% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,000 by 2043. The structure is 3,032 ft (924.2 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 98 over Chickasawhay River built?
It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 98 over Chickasawhay River 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does US 98 over Chickasawhay River carry?
About 4,550 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 34% are trucks.
How long is US 98 over Chickasawhay River?
The structure is 3,032 ft (924.2 m) long with a longest span of 205 ft (62.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns US 98 over Chickasawhay River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.