US Bridges

I40 over Huntersville Creek

Fair

Madison County, Tennessee · 3 MI E of SR138 · Structure no. 57I00400008

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
85 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
41,152
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I40 over Huntersville Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying I40 over Huntersville Creek in Madison County, Tennessee. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 years old, older 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 5 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 41,152 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 52,056 by 2041. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 36 mi (58 km).

Location

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CarriesI40
CrossesHuntersville Creek
Location3 MI E of SR138
RouteInterstate 40
CountyMadison County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.619, -88.99422
Functional classRural 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length85 ft (25.9 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic41,152 (2021)
Projected traffic52,056 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed36 mi (58 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$845,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I40 over Huntersville Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is I40 over Huntersville Creek 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 2023.

How much traffic does I40 over Huntersville Creek carry?

About 41,152 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is I40 over Huntersville Creek?

The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns I40 over Huntersville Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.