US Bridges

I40 over Branch

Fair

Fayette County, Tennessee · 2.6 M NE JCT I40&SR59 · Structure no. 24I00400023

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
35,867
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I40 over Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying I40 over Branch in Fayette County, Tennessee. It was built in 1963, 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 35,867 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 49,968 by 2040. The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long and 154 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 52.2 mi (84 km).

Location

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CarriesI40
CrossesBranch
Location2.6 M NE JCT I40&SR59
RouteInterstate 40
CountyFayette County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.36742, -89.47784
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length32 ft (9.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width154 ft (46.9 m)
Roadway width152 ft (46.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35,867 (2021)
Projected traffic49,968 by 2040
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed52.2 mi (84 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$2.1 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I40 over Branch built?

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

What condition is I40 over Branch 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 Branch carry?

About 35,867 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is I40 over Branch?

The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 154 ft wide.

Who owns I40 over Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.