US Bridges

I40 over I40 Ll / Nfa A286

Fair

Humphreys County, Tennessee · JCT I40&SQUEEZE Bottom RD · Structure no. 43I00400010

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
116 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
35,368
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I40 over I40 Ll / Nfa A286 is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying I40 over I40 Ll / Nfa A286 in Humphreys County, Tennessee. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 5 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 35,368 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 56,589 by 2042. The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI40
CrossesI40 Ll / Nfa A286
LocationJCT I40&SQUEEZE Bottom RD
RouteInterstate 40
CountyHumphreys County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.88177, -87.83939
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.5 US tons
Inventory rating34.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length116 ft (35.4 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35,368 (2021)
Projected traffic56,589 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.2 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I40 over I40 Ll / Nfa A286 built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is I40 over I40 Ll / Nfa A286 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 I40 Ll / Nfa A286 carry?

About 35,368 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is I40 over I40 Ll / Nfa A286?

The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns I40 over I40 Ll / Nfa A286?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.