I40 over Bear Creek
FairHaywood County, Tennessee · 2.5 MI N JCT SR179 · Structure no. 38I00400030
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old, rebuilt 1993
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 370 ft
- 13 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 36,373
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I40 over Bear Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying I40 over Bear Creek in Haywood County, Tennessee. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 1993, 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 36,373 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 58,197 by 2042. The structure is 370 ft (112.8 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 52.2 mi (84 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Bear Creek built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.
What condition is I40 over Bear 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 Bear Creek carry?
About 36,373 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is I40 over Bear Creek?
The structure is 370 ft (112.8 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.7 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns I40 over Bear Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.