US Bridges

CO RD 263 over Bch of Savannah Ck

Poor

Webster County, Mississippi · Sec 5 T20N R11E · Structure no. SA7800000000067

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
60 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 263 over Bch of Savannah Ck is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CO RD 263 over Bch of Savannah Ck in Webster County, Mississippi. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 years old, older than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 1 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: open, temporary structure in place while original is closed.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 150 by 2035. The structure is 60 ft (18.2 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCO RD 263
CrossesBch of Savannah Ck
LocationSec 5 T20N R11E
RouteCounty Highway 1717
Coordinates33.63, -89.16808
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure1 Imminent FailureMajor deterioration or section loss present in critical structural components. Bridge is closed to traffic but corrective action may put it back in light service.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, temporary structure in place while original is closed
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans4 (+1 approach)
Design loadH 10
Structure length60 ft (18.2 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2015)
Projected traffic150 by 2035
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$175,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 263 over Bch of Savannah Ck built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 263 over Bch of Savannah Ck in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does CO RD 263 over Bch of Savannah Ck carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is CO RD 263 over Bch of Savannah Ck?

The structure is 60 ft (18.2 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 263 over Bch of Savannah Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.