US Bridges

I640 over I640E Ramp / SR33

Good

Knox County, Tennessee · 1 M SE of Whittle Springs · Structure no. 47I06400037

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
170 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
71,684
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I640 over I640E Ramp / SR33 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I640 over I640E Ramp / SR33 in Knox County, Tennessee. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 71,684 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 114,694 by 2042. The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long and 31 ft wide.

CarriesI640
CrossesI640E Ramp / SR33
Location1 M SE of Whittle Springs
RouteInterstate 640
Coordinates36.02, -83.92111
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.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length170 ft (51.8 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic71,684 (2021)
Projected traffic114,694 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I640 over I640E Ramp / SR33 built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is I640 over I640E Ramp / SR33 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does I640 over I640E Ramp / SR33 carry?

About 71,684 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is I640 over I640E Ramp / SR33?

The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns I640 over I640E Ramp / SR33?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.