US 98 over I 55
FairPike County, Mississippi · US 98 West over I 55 · Structure no. 210009805707250
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 274 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,400
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 98 over I 55 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying US 98 over I 55 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 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 5,400 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,400 by 2043. The structure is 274 ft (83.6 m) long and 84 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 98 over I 55 built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 98 over I 55 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does US 98 over I 55 carry?
About 5,400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is US 98 over I 55?
The structure is 274 ft (83.6 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 84 ft wide.
Who owns US 98 over I 55?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.