Donahoe Road over Natural Slough
PoorSunflower County, Mississippi · Sec 16 T20N R 4W · Structure no. SA6700000000089
- Built
- 1951
- 74 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 38 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 40
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Donahoe Road over Natural Slough is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Donahoe Road over Natural Slough in Sunflower County, Mississippi. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 years old, older than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 2 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: open, temporary structure in place while original is closed.
It carries about 40 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 60 by 2044. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| Substructure | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Donahoe Road over Natural Slough built?
It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.
What condition is Donahoe Road over Natural Slough in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.
How much traffic does Donahoe Road over Natural Slough carry?
About 40 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Donahoe Road over Natural Slough?
The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns Donahoe Road over Natural Slough?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.