US Bridges

I40 over Exit Ramp over Dumplin C

Fair

Jefferson County, Tennessee · 2.5 M from Sevier CO Line · Structure no. 45I00400037

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

About this bridge

I40 over Exit Ramp over Dumplin C is a concrete continuous culvert carrying I40 over Exit Ramp over Dumplin C 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 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 77,977 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 124,763 by 2042. The structure is 55 ft (16.7 m) long and 220 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesI40
CrossesExit Ramp over Dumplin C
Location2.5 M from Sevier CO Line
RouteInterstate 40
Coordinates36.0062, -83.53268
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length55 ft (16.7 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width220 ft (67.2 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic77,977 (2021)
Projected traffic124,763 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I40 over Exit Ramp over Dumplin C built?

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

What condition is I40 over Exit Ramp over Dumplin C 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does I40 over Exit Ramp over Dumplin C carry?

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

How long is I40 over Exit Ramp over Dumplin C?

The structure is 55 ft (16.7 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 220 ft wide.

Who owns I40 over Exit Ramp over Dumplin C?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.