US Bridges

Clifton Hillsboro over Shoesole Creek

Fair

Scott County, Mississippi · Sec 10 T 7N R 7E B · Structure no. SA6200000000079

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
58 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
520
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Clifton Hillsboro over Shoesole Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Clifton Hillsboro over Shoesole Creek in Scott County, Mississippi. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 520 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,180 by 2044. The structure is 58 ft (17.6 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesClifton Hillsboro
CrossesShoesole Creek
LocationSec 10 T 7N R 7E B
RouteCounty Highway 482
Coordinates32.46314, -89.55886
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
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 rating65 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length58 ft (17.6 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic520 (2022)
Projected traffic1,180 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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$300,000 (2017 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Clifton Hillsboro over Shoesole Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Clifton Hillsboro over Shoesole Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does Clifton Hillsboro over Shoesole Creek carry?

About 520 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Clifton Hillsboro over Shoesole Creek?

The structure is 58 ft (17.6 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Clifton Hillsboro over Shoesole Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.