US Bridges

0B401 over Branch of Duffy Creek

Good

Gibson County, Tennessee · 1.1 KM NW of US45W/US79BP · Structure no. 270B4000001

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
39 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
970
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

0B401 over Branch of Duffy Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying 0B401 over Branch of Duffy Creek in Gibson County, Tennessee. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 years old, younger than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 970 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,552 by 2042. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Carries0B401
CrossesBranch of Duffy Creek
Location1.1 KM NW of US45W/US79BP
RouteCity Street 0B401
Coordinates35.84619, -88.92098
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic970 (2021)
Projected traffic1,552 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 0B401 over Branch of Duffy Creek built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is 0B401 over Branch of Duffy Creek 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does 0B401 over Branch of Duffy Creek carry?

About 970 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 0B401 over Branch of Duffy Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m).

Who owns 0B401 over Branch of Duffy Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.