US Bridges

SR 26 over SR 63

Good

George County, Mississippi · SR 26 over SR 63 · Structure no. 310002602007470

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
318 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,800
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 26 over SR 63 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 26 over SR 63 in George County, Mississippi. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 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 5,800 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,800 by 2043. The structure is 318 ft (96.9 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSR 26
CrossesSR 63
LocationSR 26 over SR 63
RouteState Highway 26
Coordinates30.89286, -88.62105
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating27.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length318 ft (96.9 m)
Longest span89 ft (27.1 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.7 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,800 (2023)
Projected traffic5,800 by 2043
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 26 over SR 63 built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 26 over SR 63 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does SR 26 over SR 63 carry?

About 5,800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SR 26 over SR 63?

The structure is 318 ft (96.9 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27.1 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns SR 26 over SR 63?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.