US 98 over Upper Little Creek
GoodMarion County, Mississippi · 1.0 MI W Lamar Cl · Structure no. 21000980461299B
- Built
- 1986
- 39 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 463 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,000
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 98 over Upper Little Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 98 over Upper Little 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 5,000 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,000 by 2043. The structure is 463 ft (141.1 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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 Upper Little Creek built?
It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 98 over Upper Little 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does US 98 over Upper Little Creek carry?
About 5,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is US 98 over Upper Little Creek?
The structure is 463 ft (141.1 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns US 98 over Upper Little Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.