I40 over Ten Mile Creek
FairKnox County, Tennessee · 2 M S of Sou RR · Structure no. 47I00400015
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old, rebuilt 1985
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 99 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 166,251
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I40 over Ten Mile Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying I40 over Ten Mile Creek in Knox County, Tennessee. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 65 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 166,251 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 330,496 by 2041. The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long and 168 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I40 over Ten Mile Creek built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.
What condition is I40 over Ten Mile Creek 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 Ten Mile Creek carry?
About 166,251 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is I40 over Ten Mile Creek?
The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 168 ft wide.
Who owns I40 over Ten Mile Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.