US Bridges

US 98 over Sweetwater Creek

Good

Walthall County, Mississippi · 2.9 MI E Pike Cl · Structure no. 210009807409340

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,100
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 98 over Sweetwater Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 98 over Sweetwater Creek in Walthall County, Mississippi. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 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 8,100 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,400 by 2043. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.2 mi (47 km).

CarriesUS 98
CrossesSweetwater Creek
Location2.9 MI E Pike Cl
RouteU.S. Route 98
Coordinates31.1579, -90.21458
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84.3 US tons
Inventory rating50.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,100 (2023)
Projected traffic8,400 by 2043
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure20
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$641 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 98 over Sweetwater Creek built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 98 over Sweetwater Creek 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does US 98 over Sweetwater Creek carry?

About 8,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is US 98 over Sweetwater Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m).

Who owns US 98 over Sweetwater Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.