US Bridges

US 98 over SR 198 & Cnic RR

Good

Perry County, Mississippi · US 98 over SR 198 · Structure no. 21000980561824B

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
766 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
4,850
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 98 over SR 198 & Cnic RR is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 98 over SR 198 & Cnic RR 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 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 4,850 vehicles a day, roughly 33% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,500 by 2043. The structure is 766 ft (233.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 98
CrossesSR 198 & Cnic RR
LocationUS 98 over SR 198
RouteU.S. Route 98
Coordinates31.153, -88.89873
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.3 US tons
Inventory rating42.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadHS 20
Structure length766 ft (233.5 m)
Longest span113 ft (34.4 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,850 (2023)
Projected traffic5,500 by 2043
Trucks33%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 98 over SR 198 & Cnic RR built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 98 over SR 198 & Cnic RR 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 SR 198 & Cnic RR carry?

About 4,850 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 33% are trucks.

How long is US 98 over SR 198 & Cnic RR?

The structure is 766 ft (233.5 m) long with a longest span of 113 ft (34.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US 98 over SR 198 & Cnic RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.