I40 Wbl over Nfa A244
PoorCumberland County, Tennessee · .1 MI from SR1 · Structure no. 18I00400034
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- 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 Wbl over Nfa A244 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I40 Wbl over Nfa A244 in Cumberland County, Tennessee. It was built in 1966, 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 30,660 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 46,090 by 2042. 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).
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I40 Wbl over Nfa A244 built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.
What condition is I40 Wbl over Nfa A244 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 Nfa A244 carry?
About 30,660 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is I40 Wbl 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 Wbl over Nfa A244?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.