US Bridges

Hillsboro Ludlowrd over Shockaloo Creek

Fair

Scott County, Mississippi · Sec 36 T 8N R 7E B · Structure no. SA6200000000118

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
95 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,400
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hillsboro Ludlowrd over Shockaloo Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Hillsboro Ludlowrd over Shockaloo Creek in Scott County, Mississippi. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 1,400 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,000 by 2042. The structure is 95 ft (28.9 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesHillsboro Ludlowrd
CrossesShockaloo Creek
LocationSec 36 T 8N R 7E B
RouteCounty Highway 434
Coordinates32.49739, -89.53839
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
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 spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length95 ft (28.9 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,400 (2019)
Projected traffic2,000 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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$700,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hillsboro Ludlowrd over Shockaloo Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hillsboro Ludlowrd over Shockaloo 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 Hillsboro Ludlowrd over Shockaloo Creek carry?

About 1,400 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Hillsboro Ludlowrd over Shockaloo Creek?

The structure is 95 ft (28.9 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Hillsboro Ludlowrd over Shockaloo Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.