HWY 498 East over Creek
FairKemper County, Mississippi · Sec 11 T 9N R18E B · Structure no. SA3500000000032
- Built
- 1953
- 72 years old, rebuilt 1993
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 76 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 120
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
HWY 498 East over Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying HWY 498 East over Creek in Kemper County, Mississippi. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 72 years old, older 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 120 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 180 by 2043. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).
Location
Open in Google MapsCondition and inspection
The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 HWY 498 East over Creek built?
It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.
What condition is HWY 498 East over Creek 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 2023.
How much traffic does HWY 498 East over Creek carry?
About 120 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is HWY 498 East over Creek?
The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns HWY 498 East over Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.