US Bridges

SR 613 over Escatawpa River

Fair

Jackson County, Mississippi · 1.0 M S I 10 · Structure no. 310061303000450

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Segmental Box Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
3,871 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
16,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 613 over Escatawpa River is a prestressed concrete continuous segmental box girder carrying SR 613 over Escatawpa River in Jackson County, Mississippi. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger 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 16,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,000 by 2043. The structure is 3,871 ft (1,179.9 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesSR 613
CrossesEscatawpa River
Location1.0 M S I 10
RouteState Highway 613
Coordinates30.42188, -88.54294
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSegmental Box Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckOther
Main spans3 (+29 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length3,871 ft (1,179.9 m)
Longest span300 ft (91.4 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.1 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,000 (2023)
Projected traffic16,000 by 2043
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure40
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 613 over Escatawpa River built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 613 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does SR 613 over Escatawpa River carry?

About 16,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR 613 over Escatawpa River?

The structure is 3,871 ft (1,179.9 m) long with a longest span of 300 ft (91.4 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns SR 613 over Escatawpa River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.