US Bridges

SR 63 over Faulk Ditch

Good

Greene County, Mississippi · 0.1 MI S SR 57 North · Structure no. 310006302105900

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
202 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
4,200
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 63 over Faulk Ditch is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 63 over Faulk Ditch in Greene County, Mississippi. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 4,200 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,200 by 2043. The structure is 202 ft (61.6 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 55.3 mi (89 km).

CarriesSR 63
CrossesFaulk Ditch
Location0.1 MI S SR 57 North
RouteState Highway 63
Coordinates31.14556, -88.53662
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.7 US tons
Inventory rating37.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length202 ft (61.6 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,200 (2023)
Projected traffic4,200 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed55.3 mi (89 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 63 over Faulk Ditch built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 63 over Faulk Ditch 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does SR 63 over Faulk Ditch carry?

About 4,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SR 63 over Faulk Ditch?

The structure is 202 ft (61.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR 63 over Faulk Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.