I40 over Duck River
FairHickman County, Tennessee · 1 M NE Perry CO Line · Structure no. 41I00400003
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old, rebuilt 1995
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 1,883 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 34,610
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I40 over Duck River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I40 over Duck River in Hickman County, Tennessee. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 60 years old, older than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 34,610 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 55,376 by 2042. The structure is 1,883 ft (573.9 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I40 over Duck River built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.
What condition is I40 over Duck River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.
How much traffic does I40 over Duck River carry?
About 34,610 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is I40 over Duck River?
The structure is 1,883 ft (573.9 m) long with a longest span of 132 ft (40.2 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns I40 over Duck River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.