SR 63 over Big Creek
FairPosted for loadGreene County, Mississippi · 6.4 MI N SR 57 South · Structure no. 310006302106720
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 340 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 750
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 63 over Big Creek is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 63 over Big Creek in Greene County, Mississippi. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 years old, older than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 750 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 750 by 2043. The structure is 340 ft (103.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 57.8 mi (93 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 63 over Big Creek built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 63 over Big Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.
How much traffic does SR 63 over Big Creek carry?
About 750 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is SR 63 over Big Creek?
The structure is 340 ft (103.6 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns SR 63 over Big Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.