US Bridges

I40 over I40 / Mccrory Lane

Fair

Davidson County, Tennessee · I40/ Mccrory Lane · Structure no. 19I00400001

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
197 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
53,557
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I40 over I40 / Mccrory Lane is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I40 over I40 / Mccrory Lane in Davidson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 66 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 53,557 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 82,088 by 2042. The structure is 197 ft (60 m) long and 144 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI40
CrossesI40 / Mccrory Lane
LocationI40/ Mccrory Lane
RouteInterstate 40
Coordinates36.07683, -87.02049
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length197 ft (60 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.8 m)
Deck width144 ft (43.9 m)
Roadway width142 ft (43.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic53,557 (2021)
Projected traffic82,088 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 over I40 / Mccrory Lane built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

What condition is I40 over I40 / Mccrory Lane 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 over I40 / Mccrory Lane carry?

About 53,557 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is I40 over I40 / Mccrory Lane?

The structure is 197 ft (60 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 144 ft wide.

Who owns I40 over I40 / Mccrory Lane?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.