US Bridges

SR299 over I-40

Good

Roane County, Tennessee · .2 M W Loudon CO LN · Structure no. 73I00400039

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
312 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,792
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR299 over I-40 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying SR299 over I-40 in Roane County, Tennessee. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,792 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,576 by 2040. The structure is 312 ft (95.1 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesSR299
CrossesI-40
Location.2 M W Loudon CO LN
RouteState Highway 299
Coordinates35.89553, -84.701
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating30.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length312 ft (95.1 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,792 (2021)
Projected traffic2,576 by 2040
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR299 over I-40 built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR299 over I-40 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does SR299 over I-40 carry?

About 1,792 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR299 over I-40?

The structure is 312 ft (95.1 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns SR299 over I-40?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.