US Bridges

I 10 over SR 63

Fair

Jackson County, Mississippi · I 10 over SR 63 · Structure no. 11000100300707B

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Concrete Continuous
Length
362 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
23,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 10 over SR 63 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying I 10 over SR 63 in Jackson County, Mississippi. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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.

It carries about 23,000 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,500 by 2043. The structure is 362 ft (110.3 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI 10
CrossesSR 63
LocationI 10 over SR 63
RouteInterstate 10
Coordinates30.44146, -88.52917
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
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 rating84.7 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length362 ft (110.3 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,000 (2023)
Projected traffic23,500 by 2043
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 I 10 over SR 63 built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 10 over SR 63 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does I 10 over SR 63 carry?

About 23,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is I 10 over SR 63?

The structure is 362 ft (110.3 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns I 10 over SR 63?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.