US Bridges

I40 over Sugar Creek

Fair

Hickman County, Tennessee · 3.3 M NE Perry CO Line · Structure no. 41I00400009

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
193 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
34,610
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I40 over Sugar Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I40 over Sugar Creek in Hickman 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 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 34,610 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 55,376 by 2042. The structure is 193 ft (58.8 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI40
CrossesSugar Creek
Location3.3 M NE Perry CO Line
RouteInterstate 40
CountyHickman County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.88735, -87.6574
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length193 ft (58.8 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic34,610 (2021)
Projected traffic55,376 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I40 over Sugar Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is I40 over Sugar 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does I40 over Sugar Creek carry?

About 34,610 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is I40 over Sugar Creek?

The structure is 193 ft (58.8 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns I40 over Sugar Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.