US 98 over Bogue Chitto River
GoodPike County, Mississippi · 1.1 MI W Walthall Cl · Structure no. 21000980570892B
- Built
- 1987
- 38 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 698 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,850
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 98 over Bogue Chitto River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 98 over Bogue Chitto River in Pike County, Mississippi. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger 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 3,850 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,450 by 2043. The structure is 698 ft (212.8 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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 Bogue Chitto River built?
It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 98 over Bogue Chitto 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does US 98 over Bogue Chitto River carry?
About 3,850 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is US 98 over Bogue Chitto River?
The structure is 698 ft (212.8 m) long with a longest span of 145 ft (44.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns US 98 over Bogue Chitto River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.