I40 over First Creek
GoodKnox County, Tennessee · Downtown Knoxville · Structure no. 47I00400209
- Built
- 2007
- 18 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 276 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 91,591
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I40 over First Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I40 over First Creek in Knox County, Tennessee. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 146,546 by 2042. The structure is 276 ft (84.2 m) long and 170 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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 First Creek built?
It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.
What condition is I40 over First Creek 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 First Creek carry?
About 91,591 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is I40 over First Creek?
The structure is 276 ft (84.2 m) long with a longest span of 104 ft (31.6 m) and a deck 170 ft wide.
Who owns I40 over First Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.