I40 over Wilder Creek
FairFayette County, Tennessee · 0.9 M SW JCT I40&SR59 · Structure no. 24I00400017
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old, rebuilt 1990
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 195 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 38,372
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I40 over Wilder Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I40 over Wilder Creek 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 195 ft (59.4 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 44.1 mi (71 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I40 over Wilder Creek built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.
What condition is I40 over Wilder Creek 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 Wilder Creek carry?
About 38,372 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is I40 over Wilder Creek?
The structure is 195 ft (59.4 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.
Who owns I40 over Wilder Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.