US Bridges

Highway 498 East over Creek

Good

Kemper County, Mississippi · Sec 3 T 9N R18E B · Structure no. SA3500000000034

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
250
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Highway 498 East over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Highway 498 East over Creek in Kemper County, Mississippi. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 years old, younger 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 375 by 2043. The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesHighway 498 East
CrossesCreek
LocationSec 3 T 9N R18E B
RouteCounty Highway 292
Coordinates32.65081, -88.44352
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating57.2 US tons
Inventory rating34.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.3 m)
Longest span16 ft (5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2021)
Projected traffic375 by 2043
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$550,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Highway 498 East over Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Highway 498 East over Creek 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 2023.

How much traffic does Highway 498 East over Creek carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Highway 498 East over Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (5 m).

Who owns Highway 498 East over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.