US Bridges

I40 over Loosahatchie River

Fair

Fayette County, Tennessee · 0.7 M NE JCT I40&SR196 · Structure no. 24I00400004

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
336 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
38,372
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I40 over Loosahatchie River is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying I40 over Loosahatchie River in Fayette County, Tennessee. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 62 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 38,372 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 61,395 by 2042. The structure is 336 ft (102.4 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI40
CrossesLoosahatchie River
Location0.7 M NE JCT I40&SR196
RouteInterstate 40
CountyFayette County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.29836, -89.6013
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.7 US tons
Inventory rating32.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckOther
Main spans8
Design loadH 20
Structure length336 ft (102.4 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic38,372 (2021)
Projected traffic61,395 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$3.3 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I40 over Loosahatchie River built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is I40 over Loosahatchie River 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does I40 over Loosahatchie River carry?

About 38,372 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is I40 over Loosahatchie River?

The structure is 336 ft (102.4 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns I40 over Loosahatchie River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.