US Bridges

I40 over Golf Course RD (A526)

Poor

Cocke County, Tennessee · 7.16 M.From Jefferson Cl · Structure no. 15I00400015

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
29,828
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I40 over Golf Course RD (A526) is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I40 over Golf Course RD (A526) in Cocke County, Tennessee. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 29,828 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 47,725 by 2042. The structure is 120 ft (36.7 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI40
CrossesGolf Course RD (A526)
Location7.16 M.From Jefferson Cl
RouteInterstate 40
CountyCocke County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.92692, -83.19077
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 rating57.5 US tons
Inventory rating34.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length120 ft (36.7 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29,828 (2021)
Projected traffic47,725 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 proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$239,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I40 over Golf Course RD (A526) built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is I40 over Golf Course RD (A526) in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does I40 over Golf Course RD (A526) carry?

About 29,828 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is I40 over Golf Course RD (A526)?

The structure is 120 ft (36.7 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns I40 over Golf Course RD (A526)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.