US Bridges

I140 over CSX Railroad

Good

Blount County, Tennessee · 1.5 M NW JCT I140 & SR115 · Structure no. 05I01400007

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
168 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
37,064
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I140 over CSX Railroad is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I140 over CSX Railroad in Blount County, Tennessee. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 37,064 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 56,128 by 2041. The structure is 168 ft (51.1 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesI140
CrossesCSX Railroad
Location1.5 M NW JCT I140 & SR115
RouteInterstate 140
Coordinates35.84092, -83.98199
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.5 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length168 ft (51.1 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.5 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic37,064 (2021)
Projected traffic56,128 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I140 over CSX Railroad built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is I140 over CSX Railroad 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 CSX Railroad carry?

About 37,064 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is I140 over CSX Railroad?

The structure is 168 ft (51.1 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.5 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns I140 over CSX Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.