US Bridges

US 98 over Ball Mill Creek

Good

Marion County, Mississippi · 1.3 MI E SR 13 South · Structure no. 210009804612130

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
53 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 98 over Ball Mill Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 98 over Ball Mill Creek in Marion County, Mississippi. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 years old, older 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 11,000 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,000 by 2043. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 98
CrossesBall Mill Creek
Location1.3 MI E SR 13 South
RouteU.S. Route 98
Coordinates31.24428, -89.80534
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
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 rating79 US tons
Inventory rating47.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,000 (2023)
Projected traffic11,000 by 2043
Trucks11%
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$357 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 98 over Ball Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 98 over Ball Mill 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does US 98 over Ball Mill Creek carry?

About 11,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is US 98 over Ball Mill Creek?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m).

Who owns US 98 over Ball Mill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.