US Bridges

I640 Rl over I640-RL / Mcintyre Rd.

Fair

Knox County, Tennessee · NW of US 11W · Structure no. 47I06400033

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
228 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
69,368
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I640 Rl over I640-RL / Mcintyre Rd. is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying I640 Rl over I640-RL / Mcintyre Rd. in Knox County, Tennessee. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, younger 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 69,368 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 119,040 by 2040. The structure is 228 ft (69.5 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI640 Rl
CrossesI640-RL / Mcintyre Rd.
LocationNW of US 11W
RouteInterstate 640
Coordinates36.02073, -83.86079
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 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 rating61.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length228 ft (69.5 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.6 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.9 m)
Roadway width59 ft (18 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic69,368 (2021)
Projected traffic119,040 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 I640 Rl over I640-RL / Mcintyre Rd. built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is I640 Rl over I640-RL / Mcintyre Rd. 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does I640 Rl over I640-RL / Mcintyre Rd. carry?

About 69,368 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is I640 Rl over I640-RL / Mcintyre Rd.?

The structure is 228 ft (69.5 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns I640 Rl over I640-RL / Mcintyre Rd.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.