US 98 over Tangipahoa River
GoodPike County, Mississippi · 4.0 MI W I 55 · Structure no. 210009805706820
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 120 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,300
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 98 over Tangipahoa River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 98 over Tangipahoa River in Pike County, Mississippi. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 years old, older 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 3,300 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,800 by 2043. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 98 over Tangipahoa River built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 98 over Tangipahoa River 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does US 98 over Tangipahoa River carry?
About 3,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is US 98 over Tangipahoa River?
The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns US 98 over Tangipahoa River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.