US Bridges

US 98 over Cnic RR

Fair

Pike County, Mississippi · 0.3 MI E US 51 · Structure no. 210009805707830

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
306 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
18,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 98 over Cnic RR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 98 over Cnic RR in Pike County, Mississippi. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 18,000 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,000 by 2043. The structure is 306 ft (93.3 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 98
CrossesCnic RR
Location0.3 MI E US 51
RouteU.S. Route 98
CountyPike County
StateMississippi
Coordinates31.23082, -90.45002
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating43.8 US tons
Inventory rating26.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+4 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length306 ft (93.3 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,000 (2023)
Projected traffic18,000 by 2043
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure40
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1,000 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 98 over Cnic RR built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 98 over Cnic RR 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 Cnic RR carry?

About 18,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US 98 over Cnic RR?

The structure is 306 ft (93.3 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns US 98 over Cnic RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.