US Bridges

Clifton Hillsboro over Little River

Good

Scott County, Mississippi · Sec 7 T 7N R 8E B · Structure no. SA6200000000084

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
780
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Clifton Hillsboro over Little River is a concrete culvert carrying Clifton Hillsboro over Little River in Scott County, Mississippi. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 780 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,200 by 2044. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesClifton Hillsboro
CrossesLittle River
LocationSec 7 T 7N R 8E B
RouteCounty Highway 482
Coordinates32.45817, -89.51895
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.5 US tons
Inventory rating43.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic780 (2017)
Projected traffic1,200 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Little River built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Clifton Hillsboro over Little 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Clifton Hillsboro over Little River carry?

About 780 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Clifton Hillsboro over Little River?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Clifton Hillsboro over Little River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.