US 98 over Milky Creek
GoodPerry County, Mississippi · 1.3 MI W SR 29 · Structure no. 21000980561719B
- Built
- 1988
- 37 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 172 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 5,500
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 98 over Milky Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 98 over Milky Creek in Perry County, Mississippi. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 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 5,500 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,000 by 2043. The structure is 172 ft (52.4 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 98 over Milky Creek built?
It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 98 over Milky 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does US 98 over Milky Creek carry?
About 5,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.
How long is US 98 over Milky Creek?
The structure is 172 ft (52.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.
Who owns US 98 over Milky Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.