US Bridges

I40 over Nfa A368 & Sugar Creek

Fair

Hickman County, Tennessee · .3 M NE of SR230 · Structure no. 41I00400016

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
303 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
33,414
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I40 over Nfa A368 & Sugar Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I40 over Nfa A368 & Sugar Creek in Hickman County, Tennessee. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 1996, 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 33,414 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 53,462 by 2042. The structure is 303 ft (92.4 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI40
CrossesNfa A368 & Sugar Creek
Location.3 M NE of SR230
RouteInterstate 40
CountyHickman County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.89668, -87.63645
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length303 ft (92.4 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic33,414 (2021)
Projected traffic53,462 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$409,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I40 over Nfa A368 & Sugar Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

What condition is I40 over Nfa A368 & 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 Nfa A368 & Sugar Creek carry?

About 33,414 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is I40 over Nfa A368 & Sugar Creek?

The structure is 303 ft (92.4 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns I40 over Nfa A368 & Sugar Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.