I40 over Pigeon River
FairCocke County, Tennessee · 1 MI North of SR-73 · Structure no. 15I00400029
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 360 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 29,849
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I40 over Pigeon River is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying I40 over Pigeon River 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 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 29,849 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 47,758 by 2042. The structure is 360 ft (109.7 m) long and 42 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 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I40 over Pigeon River built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is I40 over Pigeon River 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does I40 over Pigeon River carry?
About 29,849 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is I40 over Pigeon River?
The structure is 360 ft (109.7 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns I40 over Pigeon River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.