US Bridges

SR 198 over Lyas Lake Relief

Good

Marion County, Mississippi · 0.2 MI E US 98 · Structure no. 310019804611910

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
402 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,300
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 198 over Lyas Lake Relief is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 198 over Lyas Lake Relief in Marion County, Mississippi. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 years old, younger 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 2,300 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,300 by 2043. The structure is 402 ft (122.6 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR 198
CrossesLyas Lake Relief
Location0.2 MI E US 98
RouteState Highway 198
Coordinates31.23701, -89.83934
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.7 US tons
Inventory rating47.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHL 93
Structure length402 ft (122.6 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,300 (2023)
Projected traffic2,300 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 198 over Lyas Lake Relief built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 198 over Lyas Lake Relief 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does SR 198 over Lyas Lake Relief carry?

About 2,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR 198 over Lyas Lake Relief?

The structure is 402 ft (122.6 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns SR 198 over Lyas Lake Relief?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.