US Bridges

US 98 over Unnamed Stream

Good

Marion County, Mississippi · 0.6 MI E Walthall Cl · Structure no. 210009804610750

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,800
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 98 over Unnamed Stream is a concrete culvert carrying US 98 over Unnamed Stream in Marion County, Mississippi. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 5,800 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,800 by 2043. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 98
CrossesUnnamed Stream
Location0.6 MI E Walthall Cl
RouteU.S. Route 98
Coordinates31.18425, -90.02138
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.2 US tons
Inventory rating33.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,800 (2023)
Projected traffic5,800 by 2043
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-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 Unnamed Stream built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 98 over Unnamed Stream 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does US 98 over Unnamed Stream carry?

About 5,800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is US 98 over Unnamed Stream?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m).

Who owns US 98 over Unnamed Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.