US Bridges

SR 63 over Okey Branch

Good

Wayne County, Mississippi · 4.7 MI N Green Cl · Structure no. 310006307709210

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
880
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 63 over Okey Branch is a concrete culvert carrying SR 63 over Okey Branch in Wayne County, Mississippi. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 880 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 880 by 2043. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 52.2 mi (84 km).

CarriesSR 63
CrossesOkey Branch
Location4.7 MI N Green Cl
RouteState Highway 63
Coordinates31.49699, -88.76333
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.7 US tons
Inventory rating22.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 15
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic880 (2023)
Projected traffic880 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed52.2 mi (84 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 63 over Okey Branch built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 63 over Okey Branch 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does SR 63 over Okey Branch carry?

About 880 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SR 63 over Okey Branch?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m).

Who owns SR 63 over Okey Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.