US Bridges

US 98 over Black Creek

Good

Lamar County, Mississippi · 3.3 MI W SR 589 · Structure no. 21000980371387B

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
402 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
6,500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 98 over Black Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 98 over Black Creek in Lamar County, Mississippi. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 6,500 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,000 by 2043. The structure is 402 ft (122.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 98
CrossesBlack Creek
Location3.3 MI W SR 589
RouteU.S. Route 98
Coordinates31.30032, -89.5253
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.2 US tons
Inventory rating32.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length402 ft (122.5 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,500 (2023)
Projected traffic7,000 by 2043
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure20
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 98 over Black Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 98 over Black 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does US 98 over Black Creek carry?

About 6,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US 98 over Black Creek?

The structure is 402 ft (122.5 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US 98 over Black Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.