US Bridges

FAU 1171 (sa 4410) over Doe Creek

Fair

Jackson County, Tennessee · In City of Gainsboro · Structure no. 44F00080001

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
39 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
684
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 1171 (sa 4410) over Doe Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAU 1171 (sa 4410) over Doe Creek in Jackson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 6 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 684 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,294 by 2041. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 1171 (sa 4410)
CrossesDoe Creek
LocationIn City of Gainsboro
RouteCity Street 1171
CountyJackson County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.34902, -85.6575
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic684 (2021)
Projected traffic1,294 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU 1171 (sa 4410) over Doe Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 1171 (sa 4410) over Doe Creek 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 2023.

How much traffic does FAU 1171 (sa 4410) over Doe Creek carry?

About 684 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is FAU 1171 (sa 4410) over Doe Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 1171 (sa 4410) over Doe Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.