I40 over Pigeon River
PoorCocke County, Tennessee · 9.60 M.From Jefferson Co. · Structure no. 15I00400022
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 286 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 29,828
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I40 over Pigeon River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I40 over Pigeon River in Cocke County, Tennessee. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 286 ft (87.2 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I40 over Pigeon River built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.
What condition is I40 over Pigeon River 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 Pigeon River carry?
About 29,828 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is I40 over Pigeon River?
The structure is 286 ft (87.2 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.
Who owns I40 over Pigeon River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.