US Bridges

I40 over I-40 EB / Elmore Town RD

Fair

Putnam County, Tennessee · 1.1 MI W of SR56 · Structure no. 71I00400015

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
113 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
48,916
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I40 over I-40 EB / Elmore Town RD is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying I40 over I-40 EB / Elmore Town RD in Putnam 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 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 48,916 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 78,266 by 2042. The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesI40
CrossesI-40 EB / Elmore Town RD
Location1.1 MI W of SR56
RouteInterstate 40
CountyPutnam County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.13474, -85.64889
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.2 US tons
Inventory rating33.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length113 ft (34.4 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic48,916 (2021)
Projected traffic78,266 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$79,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I40 over I-40 EB / Elmore Town RD built?

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

What condition is I40 over I-40 EB / Elmore Town RD 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 I-40 EB / Elmore Town RD carry?

About 48,916 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is I40 over I-40 EB / Elmore Town RD?

The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns I40 over I-40 EB / Elmore Town RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.