US Bridges

SR 614 over Escatawpa River

Good

Jackson County, Mississippi · 4.3 MI E SR 613 · Structure no. 310061403000870

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
992 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,400
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 614 over Escatawpa River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 614 over Escatawpa River in Jackson County, Mississippi. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 4,400 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,700 by 2043. The structure is 992 ft (302.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSR 614
CrossesEscatawpa River
Location4.3 MI E SR 613
RouteState Highway 614
Coordinates30.62927, -88.43503
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.7 US tons
Inventory rating31.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+22 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length992 ft (302.4 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,400 (2023)
Projected traffic4,700 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 614 over Escatawpa River built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 614 over Escatawpa River 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 614 over Escatawpa River carry?

About 4,400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SR 614 over Escatawpa River?

The structure is 992 ft (302.4 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR 614 over Escatawpa River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.