Clay Gravel in Mississippi
Also sold as Road Base
Also known as: red clay gravel, iron ore gravel, pit gravel
Keep Clay Gravel compacted and grade water away from the work for Mississippi driveways and pads built over wet, shifting clay.
- Size: 3/4 inch minus
- Grading: Graded mix of crushed stone, gravel and binding fines
- Type: Crushed aggregate blend
From $372 for 1 ton, delivery included (larger loads cost significantly less per ton)
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Everything You Need to Know About Clay Gravel
Size and Grading
- Size
- 3/4 inch minus
- Grading
- Graded mix of crushed stone, gravel and binding fines
- Type
- Crushed aggregate blend
Keep Clay Gravel packed firmly when building over soil that holds water. Its crushed aggregate, gravel, and fines settle together under compaction, forming a dense supporting layer for driveways, pads, camp roads, and parking areas carrying vehicle or equipment use. Swelling and shrinking clay can put stress on work above it, making a well-compacted base important.
On sites with Yazoo clay or Delta buckshot, build the pad up and shape the finished grade so water sheds away. Compact the material as it is placed to help the particles close gaps and form a dense layer. This gives the base a better chance to remain supportive when the surrounding soil stays wet.
Quickly Calculate How Much You Need
Material: Clay Gravel
How to Measure
Measure the length and width of your project area in feet
Decide on depth in inches (2" for landscaping, 4" for driveways)
Enter the values above and we'll calculate the tonnage you need
Need help figuring out the right amount? We can help!
Call or text us at (601) 706-3281 and we'll help you calculate the right quantity for your project.
Not sure how much you need? The Road Base Calculator has depth guides, coverage charts and worked examples for this material.
Common Uses
Road & Highway Construction
Place road base below asphalt or concrete pavement for roads and highways. This base layer carries traffic loads outward across the subgrade rather than concentrating them in one spot.
Heavy-Duty Driveways
Road base adds needed support on driveways carrying heavy trucks, equipment trailers, or regular commercial traffic. Its strength helps limit ruts and breakdown under demanding use.
Construction Site Access Roads
For jobsite entry routes, road base works for both temporary and permanent roads. It provides a firm driving surface for heavy machinery and can help keep access open during wet conditions.
Heavy-Traffic Commercial Areas
For lots, dock approaches, and industrial sites carrying equipment and heavy vehicle traffic each day, road base provides the supporting layer beneath the surface.
Why Choose Clay Gravel
Maximum Load Capacity
With proper compaction, road base is used beneath fully loaded dump trucks and industrial equipment. Its dense structure spreads concentrated weight through the base to reduce point-load failures.
Road Base Material
Review the aggregate requirements your project calls for before you place an order.
All-Weather Performance
Correct installation and dense compaction help road base remain stable through wet, dry, and freeze-thaw conditions. Limiting water movement into the base helps prevent softening and failure, which matters on wet Delta soils.
Large-Site Material Savings
On broad projects such as site entrances, equipment areas, and work yards, road base offers commercial-grade support for a fraction of the cost of paved surfaces.
