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.
I-240 EB carries an F on the BridgeSafety Condition Score with 0/100 — the bottom tier of the FHWA NBI distribution. Component ratings flag the structure for near-term rehabilitation or replacement; the bridge may remain open to traffic but is on the priority list for action.
The bridge was built in 1961 and is now 65 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. I-240 EB carries an average daily traffic count of 148,274 vehicles, with 3 lane(s) crossing Cherokee Bayou. The owning agency is State Highway Agency; bridge inspection records flow into the federal NBI database annually.
Component Ratings
The riding surface, evaluated for cracking, spalling, and wear
Beams, girders, and trusses that support the deck
Piers, abutments, and foundations below the deck
Bridge Details
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.
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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.
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.