US 98 over Pearl River
FairPosted for loadMarion County, Mississippi · 0.6 MI E SR 35 North · Structure no. 21000980461185B
- Built
- 1933
- 92 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 679 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,000
- 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 1933, so it is 92 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 8,000 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,000 by 2043. The structure is 679 ft (207 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 98 over Pearl River built?
It was built in 1933, making it 92 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 2023.
How much traffic does US 98 over Pearl River carry?
About 8,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is US 98 over Pearl River?
The structure is 679 ft (207 m) long with a longest span of 190 ft (57.9 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns US 98 over Pearl River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.