I40 Wbl over Drowning Creek
PoorCumberland County, Tennessee · South of Putman County · Structure no. 18I00400014
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old, rebuilt 1980
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 210 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 35,960
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I40 Wbl over Drowning Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I40 Wbl over Drowning Creek in Cumberland County, Tennessee. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 1980, 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 35,960 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 48,525 by 2041. The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I40 Wbl over Drowning Creek built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.
What condition is I40 Wbl over Drowning Creek 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 Wbl over Drowning Creek carry?
About 35,960 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is I40 Wbl over Drowning Creek?
The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns I40 Wbl over Drowning Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.