US Bridges

I40 over I40-WB-RMP/OLD Magnolia

Fair

Knox County, Tennessee · 2 M W of SR33 · Structure no. 47I00400204

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
105 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
89,950
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I40 over I40-WB-RMP/OLD Magnolia is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I40 over I40-WB-RMP/OLD Magnolia in Knox County, Tennessee. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 60 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 89,950 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 139,232 by 2041. The structure is 105 ft (32.1 m) long and 43 ft wide.

CarriesI40
CrossesI40-WB-RMP/OLD Magnolia
Location2 M W of SR33
RouteInterstate 40
Coordinates35.97405, -83.91753
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 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 rating86.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length105 ft (32.1 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic89,950 (2021)
Projected traffic139,232 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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-WB-RMP/OLD Magnolia built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is I40 over I40-WB-RMP/OLD Magnolia 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does I40 over I40-WB-RMP/OLD Magnolia carry?

About 89,950 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is I40 over I40-WB-RMP/OLD Magnolia?

The structure is 105 ft (32.1 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns I40 over I40-WB-RMP/OLD Magnolia?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.