US Bridges

Clifton Hillsboro over Bibalucta Creek

Good

Scott County, Mississippi · Sec 6 T 7N R 7E B · Structure no. SA6200000000076

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
500
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Clifton Hillsboro over Bibalucta Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Clifton Hillsboro over Bibalucta Creek in Scott County, Mississippi. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 760 by 2044. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesClifton Hillsboro
CrossesBibalucta Creek
LocationSec 6 T 7N R 7E B
RouteCounty Highway 482
Coordinates32.47381, -89.62586
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.4 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2017)
Projected traffic760 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$250,000 (2017 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Clifton Hillsboro over Bibalucta Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Clifton Hillsboro over Bibalucta 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Clifton Hillsboro over Bibalucta Creek carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Clifton Hillsboro over Bibalucta Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Clifton Hillsboro over Bibalucta Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.