US Bridges

I40 Ebl over Nfa A244

Fair

Cumberland County, Tennessee · .1MI from SR1 · Structure no. 18I00400033

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
198 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
30,660
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I40 Ebl over Nfa A244 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I40 Ebl over Nfa A244 in Cumberland County, Tennessee. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 2041. The structure is 198 ft (60.4 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI40 Ebl
CrossesNfa A244
Location.1MI from SR1
RouteInterstate 40
Coordinates35.912, -84.89327
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.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.7 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length198 ft (60.4 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30,660 (2021)
Projected traffic46,090 by 2041
Trucks6%
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I40 Ebl over Nfa A244 built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is I40 Ebl over 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 Ebl over Nfa A244 carry?

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

How long is I40 Ebl over Nfa A244?

The structure is 198 ft (60.4 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns I40 Ebl over Nfa A244?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.