US Bridges

SR 63 over Chickasawhay River

Fair

Wayne County, Mississippi · 2.4 MI S US 84 · Structure no. 310006307710590

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
590 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,400
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 63 over Chickasawhay River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 63 over Chickasawhay River in Wayne County, Mississippi. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 years old, older 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 5 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 3,400 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,400 by 2043. The structure is 590 ft (179.8 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 52.8 mi (85 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 63
CrossesChickasawhay River
Location2.4 MI S US 84
RouteState Highway 63
CountyWayne County
StateMississippi
Coordinates31.63969, -88.65237
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: 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 rating65.1 US tons
Inventory rating33.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+6 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length590 ft (179.8 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,400 (2023)
Projected traffic3,400 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed52.8 mi (85 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 Chickasawhay River built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 63 over Chickasawhay 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 2023.

How much traffic does SR 63 over Chickasawhay River carry?

About 3,400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SR 63 over Chickasawhay River?

The structure is 590 ft (179.8 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns SR 63 over Chickasawhay River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.