US Bridges

Lee Stokes Road over Slough

FairPosted for load

Lowndes County, Mississippi · Sec 14 T18S R17W B · Structure no. SA4400000000084

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
95 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,800
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lee Stokes Road over Slough is a concrete slab carrying Lee Stokes Road over Slough in Lowndes County, Mississippi. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 years old, older 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 2,800 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,200 by 2044. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesLee Stokes Road
CrossesSlough
LocationSec 14 T18S R17W B
RouteCounty Highway 775
CountyLowndes County
StateMississippi
Coordinates33.50528, -88.29389
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.9 US tons
Inventory rating23.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 15
Structure length95 ft (29 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,800 (2022)
Projected traffic4,200 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$600,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lee Stokes Road over Slough built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lee Stokes Road over Slough 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Lee Stokes Road over Slough carry?

About 2,800 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Lee Stokes Road over Slough?

The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Lee Stokes Road over Slough?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.