I40 over South Fork Blue Creek
FairHumphreys County, Tennessee · 1.4 M E of Benton CO Line · Structure no. 43I00400002
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old, rebuilt 2000
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 124 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 35,649
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I40 over South Fork Blue Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying I40 over South Fork Blue Creek in Humphreys County, Tennessee. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 2000, 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 35,649 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 57,038 by 2042. The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I40 over South Fork Blue Creek built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.
What condition is I40 over South Fork Blue 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 2023.
How much traffic does I40 over South Fork Blue Creek carry?
About 35,649 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is I40 over South Fork Blue Creek?
The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.
Who owns I40 over South Fork Blue Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.