I40 Rl over Paw Paw Plains Rd.
GoodLoudon County, Tennessee · .1 M W of Roane CO LN · Structure no. 53I00400001
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 119 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 42,725
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I40 Rl over Paw Paw Plains Rd. is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying I40 Rl over Paw Paw Plains Rd. in Loudon County, Tennessee. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 42,725 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 68,360 by 2042. The structure is 119 ft (36.4 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I40 Rl over Paw Paw Plains Rd. built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is I40 Rl over Paw Paw Plains Rd. 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does I40 Rl over Paw Paw Plains Rd. carry?
About 42,725 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is I40 Rl over Paw Paw Plains Rd.?
The structure is 119 ft (36.4 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.8 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.
Who owns I40 Rl over Paw Paw Plains Rd.?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.