US Bridges

I40 Ebl over Nfa A212

Good

Cumberland County, Tennessee · .19 MI from SR1 · Structure no. 18I00400045

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
106 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
29,862
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I40 Ebl over Nfa A212 is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying I40 Ebl over Nfa A212 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 29,862 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 44,947 by 2041. The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI40 Ebl
CrossesNfa A212
Location.19 MI from SR1
RouteInterstate 40
Coordinates35.88437, -84.81101
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating25.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length106 ft (32.3 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29,862 (2021)
Projected traffic44,947 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 A212 built?

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

What condition is I40 Ebl over Nfa A212 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does I40 Ebl over Nfa A212 carry?

About 29,862 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is I40 Ebl over Nfa A212?

The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns I40 Ebl over Nfa A212?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.