I40 over Mid Fork Forked Deer Riv
FairHenderson County, Tennessee · 1 MI W JCT SR104 · Structure no. 39I00400004
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old, rebuilt 1990
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 445 ft
- 13 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 32,725
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I40 over Mid Fork Forked Deer Riv is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I40 over Mid Fork Forked Deer Riv in Henderson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 64 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 32,725 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 57,120 by 2040. The structure is 445 ft (135.6 m) long and 45 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 | 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 Mid Fork Forked Deer Riv built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.
What condition is I40 over Mid Fork Forked Deer Riv 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does I40 over Mid Fork Forked Deer Riv carry?
About 32,725 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is I40 over Mid Fork Forked Deer Riv?
The structure is 445 ft (135.6 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.
Who owns I40 over Mid Fork Forked Deer Riv?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.