US Bridges

US 98 over Pearl River

Fair

Marion County, Mississippi · 0.6 MI E SR 35 North · Structure no. 21000980461185A

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
785 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
8,500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 98 over Pearl River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 98 over Pearl River in Marion County, Mississippi. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 5 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 8,500 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,500 by 2043. The structure is 785 ft (239.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 98
CrossesPearl River
Location0.6 MI E SR 35 North
RouteU.S. Route 98
CountyMarion County
StateMississippi
Coordinates31.23781, -89.84601
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.6 US tons
Inventory rating36.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4 (+5 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length785 ft (239.3 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.6 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,500 (2023)
Projected traffic8,500 by 2043
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$699 million
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 98 over Pearl River built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 98 over Pearl River 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does US 98 over Pearl River carry?

About 8,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is US 98 over Pearl River?

The structure is 785 ft (239.3 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns US 98 over Pearl River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.