US Bridges

SR 63 over Black Creek Cooling Res

Fair

Jackson County, Mississippi · 1.5 MI N SR 613 · Structure no. 31000630300112B

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
387 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
7,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 63 over Black Creek Cooling Res is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 63 over Black Creek Cooling Res in Jackson County, Mississippi. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 7,000 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,000 by 2043. The structure is 387 ft (118 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSR 63
CrossesBlack Creek Cooling Res
Location1.5 MI N SR 613
RouteState Highway 63
Coordinates30.54239, -88.55386
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.2 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10
Design loadHS 20
Structure length387 ft (118 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,000 (2023)
Projected traffic8,000 by 2043
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$385 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 63 over Black Creek Cooling Res built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 63 over Black Creek Cooling Res 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 Black Creek Cooling Res carry?

About 7,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SR 63 over Black Creek Cooling Res?

The structure is 387 ft (118 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns SR 63 over Black Creek Cooling Res?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.