I40 over Big Sandy River
FairHenderson County, Tennessee · 1.4 MI N of Dadds Creek · Structure no. 39I00400019
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old, rebuilt 1989
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 639 ft
- 10 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 31,441
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I40 over Big Sandy River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I40 over Big Sandy River in Henderson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 1989, 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 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 31,441 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 50,306 by 2042. The structure is 639 ft (194.9 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 54.1 mi (87 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Sandy River built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.
What condition is I40 over Big Sandy River 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 Big Sandy River carry?
About 31,441 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is I40 over Big Sandy River?
The structure is 639 ft (194.9 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.7 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns I40 over Big Sandy River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.