US Bridges

I40 over I40 / Everett Road

Fair

Knox County, Tennessee · In Knoxville · Structure no. 47I00400003

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
174 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
79,585
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I40 over I40 / Everett Road is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying I40 over I40 / Everett Road in Knox County, Tennessee. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 79,585 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 175,008 by 2041. The structure is 174 ft (53 m) long and 120 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

Location

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CarriesI40
CrossesI40 / Everett Road
LocationIn Knoxville
RouteInterstate 40
CountyKnox County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.88885, -84.21242
Functional classUrban 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.6 US tons
Inventory rating33.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length174 ft (53 m)
Longest span69 ft (20.9 m)
Deck width120 ft (36.6 m)
Roadway width118 ft (36 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic79,585 (2021)
Projected traffic175,008 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I40 over I40 / Everett Road built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is I40 over I40 / Everett Road 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does I40 over I40 / Everett Road carry?

About 79,585 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is I40 over I40 / Everett Road?

The structure is 174 ft (53 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (20.9 m) and a deck 120 ft wide.

Who owns I40 over I40 / Everett Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.