US Bridges

I140 over Old Topside RD / I140

Good

Blount County, Tennessee · 3.1 MI NE JCT SR33&SR334 · Structure no. 05I01400001

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
197 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
43,920
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I140 over Old Topside RD / I140 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying I140 over Old Topside RD / I140 in Blount County, Tennessee. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 43,920 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 66,000 by 2041. The structure is 197 ft (60 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesI140
CrossesOld Topside RD / I140
Location3.1 MI NE JCT SR33&SR334
RouteInterstate 140
Coordinates35.8489, -83.99997
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.7 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length197 ft (60 m)
Longest span75 ft (23 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic43,920 (2021)
Projected traffic66,000 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 I140 over Old Topside RD / I140 built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is I140 over Old Topside RD / I140 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does I140 over Old Topside RD / I140 carry?

About 43,920 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is I140 over Old Topside RD / I140?

The structure is 197 ft (60 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (23 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns I140 over Old Topside RD / I140?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.