US Bridges

I40 over Cave Church Road (A535

Fair

Cocke County, Tennessee · 304 M.From Jefferson Co.L · Structure no. 15I00400007

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
167 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
35,052
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I40 over Cave Church Road (A535 is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying I40 over Cave Church Road (A535 in Cocke County, Tennessee. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 5 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 35,052 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 56,083 by 2042. The structure is 167 ft (50.9 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI40
CrossesCave Church Road (A535
Location304 M.From Jefferson Co.L
RouteInterstate 40
CountyCocke County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.96758, -83.23589
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.6 US tons
Inventory rating29.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length167 ft (50.9 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.7 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35,052 (2021)
Projected traffic56,083 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 I40 over Cave Church Road (A535 built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is I40 over Cave Church Road (A535 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does I40 over Cave Church Road (A535 carry?

About 35,052 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is I40 over Cave Church Road (A535?

The structure is 167 ft (50.9 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns I40 over Cave Church Road (A535?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.