US Bridges

SR 63 over Escatawpa River

Fair

Jackson County, Mississippi · 1.4 MI N US 90 · Structure no. 310006303000140

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
5,968 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
19,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 63 over Escatawpa River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 63 over Escatawpa River in Jackson County, Mississippi. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 5 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 19,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,000 by 2043. The structure is 5,968 ft (1,819 m) long and 82 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 63
CrossesEscatawpa River
Location1.4 MI N US 90
RouteState Highway 63
CountyJackson County
StateMississippi
Coordinates30.41034, -88.51335
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.7 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+50 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length5,968 ft (1,819 m)
Longest span300 ft (91.4 m)
Deck width82 ft (24.9 m)
Roadway width77 ft (23.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,000 (2023)
Projected traffic19,000 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure40
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 63 over Escatawpa River built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 63 over Escatawpa River 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does SR 63 over Escatawpa River carry?

About 19,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR 63 over Escatawpa River?

The structure is 5,968 ft (1,819 m) long with a longest span of 300 ft (91.4 m) and a deck 82 ft wide.

Who owns SR 63 over Escatawpa River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.