US Bridges

SR-191 over I-40

Fair

Benton County, Tennessee · 1.7 MI W Humphreys CO · Structure no. 03I00400007

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
219 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
497
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-191 over I-40 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR-191 over I-40 in Benton County, Tennessee. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 63 years old, older than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 497 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 795 by 2042. The structure is 219 ft (66.8 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesSR-191
CrossesI-40
Location1.7 MI W Humphreys CO
RouteState Highway 191
CountyBenton County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.86825, -87.96992
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length219 ft (66.8 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic497 (2021)
Projected traffic795 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR-191 over I-40 built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is SR-191 over I-40 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does SR-191 over I-40 carry?

About 497 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR-191 over I-40?

The structure is 219 ft (66.8 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns SR-191 over I-40?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.