US Bridges

Blue Creek Rd. over I-40

FairPosted for load

Humphreys County, Tennessee · 2 M.E. Benton Co. LN · Structure no. 43I00400003

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
244 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
401
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Blue Creek Rd. over I-40 is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Blue Creek Rd. over I-40 in Humphreys 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 401 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 642 by 2042. The structure is 244 ft (74.4 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesBlue Creek Rd.
CrossesI-40
Location2 M.E. Benton Co. LN
RouteCounty Highway 909
CountyHumphreys County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.86388, -87.90556
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating45.7 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length244 ft (74.4 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic401 (2021)
Projected traffic642 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.7 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Blue Creek Rd. over I-40 built?

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

What condition is Blue Creek Rd. over I-40 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 Blue Creek Rd. over I-40 carry?

About 401 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Blue Creek Rd. over I-40?

The structure is 244 ft (74.4 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Blue Creek Rd. over I-40?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.