SR 563 over Piney Creek
GoodWilkinson County, Mississippi · 10.8 MI N US 61 · Structure no. 310056307901080
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 120 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 570
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 563 over Piney Creek is a concrete slab carrying SR 563 over Piney Creek in Wilkinson County, Mississippi. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 570 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 570 by 2043. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 563 over Piney Creek built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 563 over Piney 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does SR 563 over Piney Creek carry?
About 570 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is SR 563 over Piney Creek?
The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns SR 563 over Piney Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.