SR 63 over Turkey Creek
GoodWayne County, Mississippi · 8.5 MI S US 84 · Structure no. 310006307709980
- Built
- 2009
- 16 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 241 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,400
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 63 over Turkey Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 63 over Turkey Creek in Wayne County, Mississippi. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 1,400 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,400 by 2043. The structure is 241 ft (73.6 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 59 mi (95 km).
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 63 over Turkey Creek built?
It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 63 over Turkey 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does SR 63 over Turkey Creek carry?
About 1,400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is SR 63 over Turkey Creek?
The structure is 241 ft (73.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns SR 63 over Turkey Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.