US Bridges

I40 297812C over Icc RR

Fair

Madison County, Tennessee · 0.1 MI W of SR 20 · Structure no. 57I00400022

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
113 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
49,487
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I40 297812C over Icc RR is a concrete tee beam carrying I40 297812C over Icc RR in Madison 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 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 49,487 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 54,437 by 2041. The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 36 mi (58 km).

Location

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CarriesI40 297812C
CrossesIcc RR
Location0.1 MI W of SR 20
RouteInterstate 40
CountyMadison County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.65583, -88.87711
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length113 ft (34.4 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.5 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic49,487 (2021)
Projected traffic54,437 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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$1.1 million (2021 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I40 297812C over Icc RR built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is I40 297812C over Icc RR 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 297812C over Icc RR carry?

About 49,487 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is I40 297812C over Icc RR?

The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.5 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns I40 297812C over Icc RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.