BridgeSafety
Knox County, TN · Structure #47I00400027

I40

I40 in North Of I40, Knox County, Tennessee received a condition grade of F (0/100). Built in 1963, the bridge carries 180K vehicles daily on I40 over Fourth Creek. It is classified as structurally deficient.

F
0/100
0
Condition Score
180K
Daily Traffic
1963
Year Built
11m
Length

Component Ratings

DeckSerious
0/9

The riding surface — evaluated for cracking, spalling, and wear

SuperstructureSerious
0/9

Beams, girders, and trusses that support the deck

SubstructureSerious
0/9

Piers, abutments, and foundations below the deck

Bridge Details

Road
I40
Crosses Over
Fourth Creek
State
Tennessee
County
Knox County
Location
North Of I40
Year Built
1963
Age
63 years
Daily Traffic
179,856
Lanes
6
Length
11 meters
Owner
State Highway Agency
Structure Number
47I00400027

About This Bridge

I40 is a 63-year-old bridge located North Of I40 in Knox County, Tennessee. The bridge carries I40 over Fourth Creek with 6 traffic lanes, handling approximately 180K vehicles per day. Built in 1963, the structure spans 11 meters.

The bridge received a Condition Grade of F (0/100) based on Federal Highway Administration inspection data. Its deck is rated 0/9 (serious), superstructure 0/9 (serious), and substructure 0/9 (serious). The bridge is classified as structurally deficient, meaning at least one major component is rated 4 or below — this signals a need for repair or replacement but does not necessarily indicate an immediate safety hazard.

This bridge is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

Location Map

North Of I40, Knox County, Tennessee

35.937667, -84.009667

Open in Google Maps →

Frequently Asked Questions

I40 has a Condition Score of 0/100 (Grade F). Its deck is rated 0/9, superstructure 0/9, and substructure 0/9 on the NBI scale. The bridge is classified as structurally deficient.

I40 was built in 1963, making it 63 years old. The average bridge age in the United States is 48 years.

I40 carries approximately 180K vehicles per day (average daily traffic). The bridge has 6 traffic lanes. It is 11 meters long and located on I40 in North Of I40, Knox County, Tennessee.

Yes, I40 is classified as structurally deficient because at least one of its primary components (deck, superstructure, or substructure) is rated 4 or below on the 0-9 NBI scale. This does not necessarily mean it is unsafe, but it requires significant repair or replacement.

I40 is located North Of I40 in Knox County, Tennessee. The bridge carries I40 over Fourth Creek. Its coordinates are 35.937667, -84.009667. It is maintained by State Highway Agency.

I40 carries I40 over Fourth Creek. The bridge is 11 meters long and was built in 1963.

Last updated:

Condition Score is calculated from deck (33%), superstructure (33%), and substructure (34%) NBI ratings with an age penalty for bridges over 50 years.