US Bridges

I40 Ramp to SR61 over Caney Creek

Fair

Roane County, Tennessee · At I40-SR61 Harriman Exch · Structure no. 73I00400041

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
38 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
33,118
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I40 Ramp to SR61 over Caney Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying I40 Ramp to SR61 over Caney Creek in Roane County, Tennessee. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 33,118 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,680 by 2040. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.8 mi (56 km).

Location

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CarriesI40 Ramp to SR61
CrossesCaney Creek
LocationAt I40-SR61 Harriman Exch
RouteInterstate 40
CountyRoane County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.90905, -84.58868
Functional classUrban 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 inspectionSeptember 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 rating67.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic33,118 (2021)
Projected traffic1,680 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed34.8 mi (56 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I40 Ramp to SR61 over Caney Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is I40 Ramp to SR61 over Caney 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does I40 Ramp to SR61 over Caney Creek carry?

About 33,118 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is I40 Ramp to SR61 over Caney Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns I40 Ramp to SR61 over Caney Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.