MDOT: Beam failure caused Franklin County bridge collapse - Daily Leader

MDOT: Beam failure caused Franklin County bridge collapse - Daily Leader

The Hwy. 98 bridge in Franklin County that collapsed during construction in May 2025 was caused by steel beam failure, according to the Mississippi Department of Transportation. The Homochitto River bridge near Bude was closed in November 2023 for a $25.7 million replacement project. The most recent work on the bridge included setting final beams and girders prior to pouring a new concrete deck. With an anticipated completion date of July 2026, …