US 98 Hardy ST over I 59
GoodLamar County, Mississippi · JCT I 59 US 98 · Structure no. 210009803714910
- Built
- 1992
- 33 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 372 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 64,000
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 98 Hardy ST over I 59 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 98 Hardy ST over I 59 in Lamar 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 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 64,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 64,000 by 2043. The structure is 372 ft (113.4 m) long and 111 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 98 Hardy ST over I 59 built?
It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 98 Hardy ST over I 59 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 Hardy ST over I 59 carry?
About 64,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is US 98 Hardy ST over I 59?
The structure is 372 ft (113.4 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.7 m) and a deck 111 ft wide.
Who owns US 98 Hardy ST over I 59?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.