I40 over Little Beaver Creek
FairHenderson County, Tennessee · 1.2 MI N Pendergrass RD · Structure no. 39I00400011
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 39 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 32,747
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I40 over Little Beaver Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying I40 over Little Beaver Creek in Henderson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 32,747 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 55,664 by 2040. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 150 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 65.9 mi (106 km).
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Culvert | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I40 over Little Beaver Creek built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is I40 over Little Beaver 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does I40 over Little Beaver Creek carry?
About 32,747 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is I40 over Little Beaver Creek?
The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 150 ft wide.
Who owns I40 over Little Beaver Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.