US Bridges

I40 over SR 230

Good

Hickman County, Tennessee · JCT I40&SR230 · Structure no. 41I00400013

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
107 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
34,610
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I40 over SR 230 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying I40 over SR 230 in Hickman County, Tennessee. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 2018, 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 34,610 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 55,376 by 2042. The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long and 51 ft wide.

CarriesI40
CrossesSR 230
LocationJCT I40&SR230
RouteInterstate 40
Coordinates35.89378, -87.64212
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length107 ft (32.6 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.5 m)
Roadway width49 ft (14.9 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
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I40 over SR 230 built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is I40 over SR 230 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does I40 over SR 230 carry?

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

How long is I40 over SR 230?

The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns I40 over SR 230?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.