Motley Slough Bridge
National Register of Historic Places

Motley Slough Bridge

Columbus, Lowndes County, Mississippi
Listed
November 16, 1988
Type
Structure
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
88002405

About this property

Motley Slough Bridge is a small bridge designated a Mississippi Landmark and on the U.S. National Register of Historic Places, 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.". 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. Recent construction on US 45 involves rerouting that section of Shaeffers Chapel Road.

Location

Columbus, Lowndes County, Mississippi
33.43917, -88.51881

Categories

ENGINEERINGTRANSPORTATION
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Sources

Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).

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Nearby Historic Sites

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Nearby Battles

Forrest's Raid — Columbus, Mississippi (1864)
1864Civil War
6.4 mi
Raid on Columbus, Mississippi 1864
1864Civil War
6.5 mi
Skirmish at Columbus, Mississippi 1863
1863Civil War
6.6 mi

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When was Motley Slough Bridge listed on the National Register?

Motley Slough Bridge was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on November 16, 1988.

What type of historic resource is Motley Slough Bridge?

Motley Slough Bridge is classified as a structure in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Motley Slough Bridge?

The period of significance for Motley Slough Bridge is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1920.

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