I40 Ramp over Grubb Creek
GoodLoudon County, Tennessee · At Lenoir City Exit · Structure no. 53I00400017
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 23 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 42,725
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I40 Ramp over Grubb Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying I40 Ramp over Grubb Creek in Loudon County, Tennessee. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 23 ft (7 m) long. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I40 Ramp over Grubb Creek built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.
What condition is I40 Ramp over Grubb 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does I40 Ramp over Grubb Creek carry?
About 42,725 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is I40 Ramp over Grubb Creek?
The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).
Who owns I40 Ramp over Grubb Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.