US Bridges

I40 over Nfa A118 Cook Mill RD

Good

Jefferson County, Tennessee · At Sevier CO Line · Structure no. 45I00400033

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
145 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
77,977
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I40 over Nfa A118 Cook Mill RD is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying I40 over Nfa A118 Cook Mill RD in Jefferson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 77,977 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 124,763 by 2042. The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI40
CrossesNfa A118 Cook Mill RD
LocationAt Sevier CO Line
RouteInterstate 40
Coordinates35.9938, -83.56468
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating28.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length145 ft (44.2 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.9 m)
Roadway width59 ft (17.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic77,977 (2021)
Projected traffic124,763 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure3
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I40 over Nfa A118 Cook Mill RD built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is I40 over Nfa A118 Cook Mill RD 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does I40 over Nfa A118 Cook Mill RD carry?

About 77,977 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is I40 over Nfa A118 Cook Mill RD?

The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns I40 over Nfa A118 Cook Mill RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.