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Knox County, TN · Structure #47I00400035

I40

I40 in 1.2 M NE Of Crosby Drive, Knox County, Tennessee received a condition grade of B (72/100). Built in 1965, the bridge carries 183K vehicles daily on I40 over I40 / Hollywood DR..

I40 carries a B on the BridgeSafety Condition Score with 72/100. Most component ratings are solid; one or two may show wear consistent with the structure’s age, but the bridge is not flagged as structurally deficient.

The bridge was built in 1965 and is now 61 years old, at or past the typical 50-year design life for bridges of its vintage. Maintenance and inspection cycles are correspondingly more involved than for newer structures. I40 carries an average daily traffic count of 182,502 vehicles, with 6 lane(s) crossing I40 / Hollywood DR.. The owning agency is State Highway Agency; bridge inspection records flow into the federal NBI database annually.

B
72/100
72
Condition Score
183K
Daily Traffic
1965
Year Built
39.6m
Length

Component Ratings

DeckGood
7/9

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

SuperstructureGood
7/9

Beams, girders, and trusses that support the deck

SubstructureGood
7/9

Piers, abutments, and foundations below the deck

Bridge Details

Road
I40
Crosses Over
I40 / Hollywood DR.
State
Tennessee
County
Knox County
Location
1.2 M NE Of Crosby Drive
Year Built
1965
Reconstructed
2002
Age
61 years
Daily Traffic
182,502
Lanes
6
Length
39.6 meters
Owner
State Highway Agency
Structure Number
47I00400035

About This Bridge

I40 is a 61-year-old bridge located 1.2 M NE Of Crosby Drive in Knox County, Tennessee. The bridge carries I40 over I40 / Hollywood DR. with 6 traffic lanes, handling approximately 183K vehicles per day. Built in 1965 and reconstructed in 2002, the structure spans 39.6 meters.

The bridge received a Condition Grade of B (72/100) based on Federal Highway Administration inspection data. Its deck is rated 7/9 (good), superstructure 7/9 (good), and substructure 7/9 (good).

This bridge is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

Location Map

1.2 M NE Of Crosby Drive, Knox County, Tennessee

35.950867, -83.982400

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Frequently Asked Questions

I40 has a Condition Score of 72/100 (Grade B). Its deck is rated 7/9, superstructure 7/9, and substructure 7/9 on the NBI scale. The bridge is not classified as structurally deficient.

I40 was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 2002, making it 61 years old. The average bridge age in the United States is 48 years.

I40 carries approximately 183K vehicles per day (average daily traffic). The bridge has 6 traffic lanes. It is 39.6 meters long and located on I40 in 1.2 M NE Of Crosby Drive, Knox County, Tennessee.

No, I40 is not classified as structurally deficient. All three primary components (deck, superstructure, and substructure) are rated above 4 on the 0-9 NBI scale.

I40 is located 1.2 M NE Of Crosby Drive in Knox County, Tennessee. The bridge carries I40 over I40 / Hollywood DR.. Its coordinates are 35.950867, -83.982400. It is maintained by State Highway Agency.

I40 carries I40 over I40 / Hollywood DR.. The bridge is 39.6 meters long and was built in 1965, with reconstruction in 2002.

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

Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2026.