US Bridges

I40 Wbl over Daddys Creek & Nfa A244

Fair

Cumberland County, Tennessee · 1.8 MI from SR1 · Structure no. 18I00400032

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
284 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
30,660
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I40 Wbl over Daddys Creek & Nfa A244 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I40 Wbl over Daddys Creek & Nfa A244 in Cumberland County, Tennessee. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 1999, 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 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 30,660 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 46,090 by 2042. The structure is 284 ft (86.7 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI40 Wbl
CrossesDaddys Creek & Nfa A244
Location1.8 MI from SR1
RouteInterstate 40
Coordinates35.92574, -84.91427
Functional classRural 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.6 US tons
Inventory rating29.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length284 ft (86.7 m)
Longest span109 ft (33.2 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.7 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30,660 (2021)
Projected traffic46,090 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$3.6 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I40 Wbl over Daddys Creek & Nfa A244 built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is I40 Wbl over Daddys Creek & Nfa A244 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 Wbl over Daddys Creek & Nfa A244 carry?

About 30,660 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is I40 Wbl over Daddys Creek & Nfa A244?

The structure is 284 ft (86.7 m) long with a longest span of 109 ft (33.2 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns I40 Wbl over Daddys Creek & Nfa A244?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.