US Bridges

US 98 over Graves Creek

Good

Marion County, Mississippi · 3.8 MI W Lamar Cl · Structure no. 21000980461272A

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
242 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
5,500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 98 over Graves Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 98 over Graves Creek in Marion County, Mississippi. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 5,500 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,500 by 2043. The structure is 242 ft (73.8 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 98
CrossesGraves Creek
Location3.8 MI W Lamar Cl
RouteU.S. Route 98
Coordinates31.26685, -89.71451
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating38.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length242 ft (73.8 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,500 (2023)
Projected traffic5,500 by 2043
Trucks11%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 98 over Graves Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 98 over Graves 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 Graves Creek carry?

About 5,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is US 98 over Graves Creek?

The structure is 242 ft (73.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US 98 over Graves Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.