US Bridges

I40 Ebl over Nfa 1170 (creston Rd)

Fair

Cumberland County, Tennessee · In Oak Hill · Structure no. 18I00400015

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 1980
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
111 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
35,960
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I40 Ebl over Nfa 1170 (creston Rd) is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying I40 Ebl over Nfa 1170 (creston Rd) 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 35,960 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 48,525 by 2042. The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI40 Ebl
CrossesNfa 1170 (creston Rd)
LocationIn Oak Hill
RouteInterstate 40
Coordinates36.01432, -85.06892
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.8 US tons
Inventory rating30.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length111 ft (33.8 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35,960 (2021)
Projected traffic48,525 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I40 Ebl over Nfa 1170 (creston Rd) built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.

What condition is I40 Ebl over Nfa 1170 (creston Rd) 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does I40 Ebl over Nfa 1170 (creston Rd) carry?

About 35,960 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is I40 Ebl over Nfa 1170 (creston Rd)?

The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns I40 Ebl over Nfa 1170 (creston Rd)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.