Motley Slough Bridge
United States historic place
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Motley Slough Bridge is a small bridge designated a Mississippi Landmark[2] and on the U.S. National Register of Historic Places,[3] located in Lowndes County, Mississippi. It is a single span iron Pratt pony truss bridge built in 1920. It "embodies the distinctive characteristics of a type, period or method of construction.".[4]
Motley Slough Bridge | |
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  Location within Mississippi  Location within the United States | |
| Coordinates | 33.43923°N 88.50777°W |
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| Built | 1920 |
| Architectural style | Pratt pony truss |
| MPS | Historic Bridges of Mississippi TR |
| NRHP reference No. | 88002405[1] |
| Significant dates | |
| Added to NRHP | November 16, 1988 |
| Designated USMS | August 4, 1987 |
The bridge is located about 1/4 mile southwest of US Route 45 on Shaeffers Chapel Road. The eastern approach is overseen by the Motley Slough Dragon.[5] Recent construction on US 45 involves rerouting that section of Shaeffers Chapel Road.