US 98 over Dry Creek
GoodWalthall County, Mississippi · 0.6 MI W SR 583 · Structure no. 210009807409760
- Built
- 1984
- 41 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 353 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,300
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 98 over Dry Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 98 over Dry Creek in Walthall County, Mississippi. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 2,300 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,350 by 2043. The structure is 353 ft (107.6 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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 Dry Creek built?
It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 98 over Dry 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 Dry Creek carry?
About 2,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.
How long is US 98 over Dry Creek?
The structure is 353 ft (107.6 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns US 98 over Dry Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.