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Shelby County, TN · Structure #79I02400089

I-240 EB

I-240 EB in Near SR-4 JCT., Shelby County, Tennessee received a condition grade of F (0/100). Built in 1961, the bridge carries 148K vehicles daily on I-240 EB over Cherokee Bayou. It is classified as structurally deficient.

F
0/100
0
Condition Score
148K
Daily Traffic
1961
Year Built
8.5m
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
I-240 EB
Crosses Over
Cherokee Bayou
State
Tennessee
County
Shelby County
Location
Near SR-4 JCT.
Year Built
1961
Age
65 years
Daily Traffic
148,274
Lanes
3
Length
8.5 meters
Owner
State Highway Agency
Structure Number
79I02400089

About This Bridge

I-240 EB is a 65-year-old bridge located Near SR-4 JCT. in Shelby County, Tennessee. The bridge carries I-240 EB over Cherokee Bayou with 3 traffic lanes, handling approximately 148K vehicles per day. Built in 1961, the structure spans 8.5 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

Near SR-4 JCT., Shelby County, Tennessee

35.079444, -89.956581

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Frequently Asked Questions

I-240 EB 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.

I-240 EB was built in 1961, making it 65 years old. The average bridge age in the United States is 48 years.

I-240 EB carries approximately 148K vehicles per day (average daily traffic). The bridge has 3 traffic lanes. It is 8.5 meters long and located on I-240 EB in Near SR-4 JCT., Shelby County, Tennessee.

Yes, I-240 EB 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.

I-240 EB is located Near SR-4 JCT. in Shelby County, Tennessee. The bridge carries I-240 EB over Cherokee Bayou. Its coordinates are 35.079444, -89.956581. It is maintained by State Highway Agency.

I-240 EB carries I-240 EB over Cherokee Bayou. The bridge is 8.5 meters long and was built in 1961.

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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.