SR 63 over Black Creek
GoodJackson County, Mississippi · 3.6 MI S George Cl · Structure no. 31000630300218A
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 160 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,500
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 63 over Black Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 63 over Black Creek 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 5,500 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,000 by 2043. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Black Creek built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 63 over Black Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.
How much traffic does SR 63 over Black Creek carry?
About 5,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is SR 63 over Black Creek?
The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.
Who owns SR 63 over Black Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.