I40 over SR 24
PoorCumberland County, Tennessee · Putnam-Cumberland Co.Ln. · Structure no. 18I00400002
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old, rebuilt 1980
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 309 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 36,293
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I40 over SR 24 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I40 over SR 24 in Cumberland County, Tennessee. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 1980, so it is 62 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 36,293 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 47,994 by 2042. The structure is 309 ft (94.2 m) long and 44 ft wide.
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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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I40 over SR 24 built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.
What condition is I40 over SR 24 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does I40 over SR 24 carry?
About 36,293 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is I40 over SR 24?
The structure is 309 ft (94.2 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns I40 over SR 24?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.