I40 over Falling Water Riv (A305)
FairPutnam County, Tennessee · 3 MI E of SR111 · Structure no. 71I00400042
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old, rebuilt 1990
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 245 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 44,274
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I40 over Falling Water Riv (A305) is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I40 over Falling Water Riv (A305) in Putnam County, Tennessee. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 63 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 44,274 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 70,838 by 2042. The structure is 245 ft (74.7 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I40 over Falling Water Riv (A305) built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.
What condition is I40 over Falling Water Riv (A305) 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 Falling Water Riv (A305) carry?
About 44,274 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is I40 over Falling Water Riv (A305)?
The structure is 245 ft (74.7 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns I40 over Falling Water Riv (A305)?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.