US Bridges

US 98 over Little Creek

Fair

Perry County, Mississippi · 1.0 MI W Greene Cl · Structure no. 210009805618590

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
49 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 98 over Little Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 98 over Little Creek in Perry County, Mississippi. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 years old, older than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 10,000 vehicles a day, roughly 33% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,000 by 2043. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 98
CrossesLittle Creek
Location1.0 MI W Greene Cl
RouteU.S. Route 98
Coordinates31.12986, -88.85329
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating94.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,000 (2023)
Projected traffic12,000 by 2043
Trucks33%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 98 over Little Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 98 over Little Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does US 98 over Little Creek carry?

About 10,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 33% are trucks.

How long is US 98 over Little Creek?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m).

Who owns US 98 over Little Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.