US 45 over Motely Slough
GoodLowndes County, Mississippi · 10.7 MI N Noxubee Cl · Structure no. 21000450441556A
- Built
- 2014
- 11 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 302 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 3,900
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 45 over Motely Slough is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 45 over Motely Slough in Lowndes County, Mississippi. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 3,900 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,000 by 2043. The structure is 302 ft (92.1 m) long and 43 ft wide.
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 45 over Motely Slough built?
It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 45 over Motely Slough 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does US 45 over Motely Slough carry?
About 3,900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.
How long is US 45 over Motely Slough?
The structure is 302 ft (92.1 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns US 45 over Motely Slough?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.