US Bridges

I40 over SR 96

Fair

Putnam County, Tennessee · 1 MI FM Smith Putnam Cl · Structure no. 71I00400005

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
127 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
44,898
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I40 over SR 96 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I40 over SR 96 in Putnam County, Tennessee. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 2000, 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 44,898 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 71,837 by 2042. The structure is 127 ft (38.6 m) long and 110 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesI40
CrossesSR 96
Location1 MI FM Smith Putnam Cl
RouteInterstate 40
CountyPutnam County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.1385, -85.78812
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.6 US tons
Inventory rating27.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length127 ft (38.6 m)
Longest span43 ft (13 m)
Deck width110 ft (33.6 m)
Roadway width104 ft (31.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic44,898 (2021)
Projected traffic71,837 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I40 over SR 96 built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is I40 over SR 96 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does I40 over SR 96 carry?

About 44,898 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is I40 over SR 96?

The structure is 127 ft (38.6 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13 m) and a deck 110 ft wide.

Who owns I40 over SR 96?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.