I40 over Dabbs Creek
FairHenderson County, Tennessee · 1.3 MI N of JCT SR22 · Structure no. 39I00400023
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 140 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 31,441
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I40 over Dabbs Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I40 over Dabbs 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 31,441 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 56,560 by 2040. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 54.1 mi (87 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Dabbs Creek built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is I40 over Dabbs 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 Dabbs Creek carry?
About 31,441 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is I40 over Dabbs Creek?
The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns I40 over Dabbs Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.