US 98 over Carter Creek
GoodPerry County, Mississippi · 0.6 MI W SR 15 · Structure no. 21000980561810B
- Built
- 1992
- 33 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 212 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 4,850
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 98 over Carter Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 98 over Carter Creek in Perry County, Mississippi. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 4,850 vehicles a day, roughly 33% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,500 by 2043. The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long and 43 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 98 over Carter Creek built?
It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 98 over Carter 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 Carter Creek carry?
About 4,850 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 33% are trucks.
How long is US 98 over Carter Creek?
The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns US 98 over Carter Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.