US Bridges

SR 63 over Chickasawhay River

Good

Greene County, Mississippi · 0.2 MI N SR 57 North · Structure no. 310006302105930

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
2,902 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,200
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 63 over Chickasawhay River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 63 over Chickasawhay River 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 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 4,200 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,200 by 2043. The structure is 2,902 ft (884.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 55.3 mi (89 km).

CarriesSR 63
CrossesChickasawhay River
Location0.2 MI N SR 57 North
RouteState Highway 63
Coordinates31.15046, -88.54841
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64 US tons
Inventory rating27.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+25 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length2,902 ft (884.5 m)
Longest span220 ft (67.1 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 Chickasawhay River built?

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

What condition is SR 63 over Chickasawhay River 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 Chickasawhay River carry?

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

How long is SR 63 over Chickasawhay River?

The structure is 2,902 ft (884.5 m) long with a longest span of 220 ft (67.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR 63 over Chickasawhay River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.