US Bridges

US 98 over Unnamed Stream

Fair

Pike County, Mississippi · 0.5 MI E US 51 · Structure no. 210009805707850

Built
1939
86 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
45 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
18,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 98 over Unnamed Stream is a concrete culvert carrying US 98 over Unnamed Stream in Pike County, Mississippi. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 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 45 ft (13.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.2 mi (47 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 98
CrossesUnnamed Stream
Location0.5 MI E US 51
RouteU.S. Route 98
CountyPike County
StateMississippi
Coordinates31.23163, -90.44746
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.5 US tons
Inventory rating42.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 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
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.2 mi (47 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$261 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 98 over Unnamed Stream built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 98 over Unnamed Stream 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does US 98 over Unnamed Stream carry?

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

How long is US 98 over Unnamed Stream?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns US 98 over Unnamed Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.