US Bridges

Clifton Road over Long Branch

Good

Perry County, Mississippi · Sec 15 T 4N R 9W · Structure no. SA5600000000085

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
92 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Clifton Road over Long Branch is a concrete channel beam carrying Clifton Road over Long Branch in Perry County, Mississippi. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 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 25 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 40 by 2046. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesClifton Road
CrossesLong Branch
LocationSec 15 T 4N R 9W
RouteCounty Highway 500
Coordinates31.31549, -88.87598
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.9 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length92 ft (28 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2024)
Projected traffic40 by 2046
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Clifton Road over Long Branch built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Clifton Road over Long Branch 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Clifton Road over Long Branch carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Clifton Road over Long Branch?

The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Clifton Road over Long Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.