US Bridges

SR 63 over SR 198/CNIC RR

Good

George County, Mississippi · 1.0 MI S US 98 · Structure no. 31000630200426B

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
365 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
3,350
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 63 over SR 198/CNIC RR is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 63 over SR 198/CNIC RR in George County, Mississippi. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 3,350 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,000 by 2043. The structure is 365 ft (111.2 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 63
CrossesSR 198/CNIC RR
Location1.0 MI S US 98
RouteState Highway 63
CountyGeorge County
StateMississippi
Coordinates30.94297, -88.62599
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length365 ft (111.2 m)
Longest span96 ft (29.2 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,350 (2023)
Projected traffic5,000 by 2043
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 63 over SR 198/CNIC RR built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 63 over SR 198/CNIC RR 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 63 over SR 198/CNIC RR carry?

About 3,350 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is SR 63 over SR 198/CNIC RR?

The structure is 365 ft (111.2 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR 63 over SR 198/CNIC RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.