SR 563 over Buffalo River
GoodWilkinson County, Mississippi · 6.9 MI N US 61 · Structure no. 310056307900720
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 702 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 340
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 563 over Buffalo River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 563 over Buffalo River in Wilkinson County, Mississippi. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 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 340 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 340 by 2043. The structure is 702 ft (214 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).
Location
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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 563 over Buffalo River built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 563 over Buffalo 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does SR 563 over Buffalo River carry?
About 340 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is SR 563 over Buffalo River?
The structure is 702 ft (214 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns SR 563 over Buffalo River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.