US Bridges

Jefcoat Lehr Road over Natural Slough

Good

Sunflower County, Mississippi · Sec 3 T21N R 4W · Structure no. SA670000000A106

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
270 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jefcoat Lehr Road over Natural Slough is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Jefcoat Lehr Road over Natural Slough in Sunflower County, Mississippi. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 75 by 2044. The structure is 270 ft (82.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesJefcoat Lehr Road
CrossesNatural Slough
LocationSec 3 T21N R 4W
RouteCounty Highway 318
Coordinates33.71741, -90.59936
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.7 US tons
Inventory rating36.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHL 93
Structure length270 ft (82.3 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2024)
Projected traffic75 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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$1.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Jefcoat Lehr Road over Natural Slough built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jefcoat Lehr Road over Natural 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Jefcoat Lehr Road over Natural Slough carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Jefcoat Lehr Road over Natural Slough?

The structure is 270 ft (82.3 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Jefcoat Lehr Road over Natural Slough?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.