US Bridges

SR 63 over Stream

Fair

Jackson County, Mississippi · 0.9 MI N SR 613 · Structure no. 310006303001050

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 1980
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
14,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 63 over Stream is a concrete culvert carrying SR 63 over Stream in Jackson County, Mississippi. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1980, so it is 66 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 14,000 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,000 by 2043. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 87 mi (140 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 63
CrossesStream
Location0.9 MI N SR 613
RouteState Highway 63
CountyJackson County
StateMississippi
Coordinates30.53411, -88.549
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.6 US tons
Inventory rating33.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,000 (2023)
Projected traffic16,000 by 2043
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed87 mi (140 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$249 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 63 over Stream built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.

What condition is SR 63 over Stream 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 Stream carry?

About 14,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SR 63 over Stream?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns SR 63 over Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.