I40 over Big Muddy Creek
FairHaywood County, Tennessee · 2.4 MI NE Fayette CO LN · Structure no. 38I00400010
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 170 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 28,765
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I40 over Big Muddy Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying I40 over Big Muddy Creek in Haywood County, Tennessee. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 5 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 28,765 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 42,576 by 2041. The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Big Muddy Creek built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.
What condition is I40 over Big Muddy 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 2023.
How much traffic does I40 over Big Muddy Creek carry?
About 28,765 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is I40 over Big Muddy Creek?
The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns I40 over Big Muddy Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.