US Bridges

I40 over Rmps -1A&2A / First Cr.

Good

Knox County, Tennessee · 2 M S of Sou RR · Structure no. 47I00400185

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
267 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
91,591
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I40 over Rmps -1A&2A / First Cr. is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I40 over Rmps -1A&2A / First Cr. in Knox County, Tennessee. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 91,591 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 162,176 by 2040. The structure is 267 ft (81.3 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI40
CrossesRmps -1A&2A / First Cr.
Location2 M S of Sou RR
RouteInterstate 40
Coordinates35.98428, -83.91635
Functional classUrban 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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.5 US tons
Inventory rating47.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length267 ft (81.3 m)
Longest span99 ft (30.1 m)
Deck width72 ft (22 m)
Roadway width70 ft (21.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic91,591 (2021)
Projected traffic162,176 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I40 over Rmps -1A&2A / First Cr. built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is I40 over Rmps -1A&2A / First Cr. 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does I40 over Rmps -1A&2A / First Cr. carry?

About 91,591 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is I40 over Rmps -1A&2A / First Cr.?

The structure is 267 ft (81.3 m) long with a longest span of 99 ft (30.1 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns I40 over Rmps -1A&2A / First Cr.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.