US Bridges

I40 over Stamps Hollow Creek

Fair

Putnam County, Tennessee · In City of Monterey · Structure no. 71I00400059

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
41,614
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I40 over Stamps Hollow Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying I40 over Stamps Hollow Creek in Putnam County, Tennessee. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 41,614 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 58,069 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesI40
CrossesStamps Hollow Creek
LocationIn City of Monterey
RouteInterstate 40
CountyPutnam County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.13888, -85.26611
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 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
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating28.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic41,614 (2023)
Projected traffic58,069 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$421,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I40 over Stamps Hollow Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is I40 over Stamps Hollow 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does I40 over Stamps Hollow Creek carry?

About 41,614 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is I40 over Stamps Hollow Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns I40 over Stamps Hollow Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.