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Knox County, TN · Structure #47I00400039

I40

I40 in 4 M SW Of I75, Knox County, Tennessee received a condition grade of F (0/100). Built in 1965, the bridge carries 183K vehicles daily on I40 over Third Creek. It is classified as structurally deficient.

F
0/100
0
Condition Score
183K
Daily Traffic
1965
Year Built
12.2m
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
Third Creek
State
Tennessee
County
Knox County
Location
4 M SW Of I75
Year Built
1965
Reconstructed
1981
Age
61 years
Daily Traffic
182,502
Lanes
6
Length
12.2 meters
Owner
State Highway Agency
Structure Number
47I00400039

About This Bridge

I40 is a 61-year-old bridge located 4 M SW Of I75 in Knox County, Tennessee. The bridge carries I40 over Third Creek with 6 traffic lanes, handling approximately 183K vehicles per day. Built in 1965 and reconstructed in 1981, the structure spans 12.2 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

4 M SW Of I75, Knox County, Tennessee

35.956681, -83.971083

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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 1965 and reconstructed in 1981, 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 12.2 meters long and located on I40 in 4 M SW Of I75, 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 4 M SW Of I75 in Knox County, Tennessee. The bridge carries I40 over Third Creek. Its coordinates are 35.956681, -83.971083. It is maintained by State Highway Agency.

I40 carries I40 over Third Creek. The bridge is 12.2 meters long and was built in 1965, with reconstruction in 1981.

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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.