Hughes Ertle Road over Natural Slough
PoorSunflower County, Mississippi · Sec 17 T20N R 4W · Structure no. SA6700000000090
- Built
- 1954
- 71 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 21 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 30
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Hughes Ertle Road over Natural Slough is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hughes Ertle Road over Natural Slough in Sunflower County, Mississippi. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 3 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 30 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 45 by 2044. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
Location
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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 | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Hughes Ertle Road over Natural Slough built?
It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.
What condition is Hughes Ertle 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does Hughes Ertle Road over Natural Slough carry?
About 30 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Hughes Ertle Road over Natural Slough?
The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Hughes Ertle Road over Natural Slough?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.