US Bridges

I40 Rp to SR 61 over Caney Creek

Fair

Roane County, Tennessee · Ramp from I40 · Structure no. 73I00400043

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
36,375
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I40 Rp to SR 61 over Caney Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying I40 Rp to SR 61 over Caney Creek in Roane 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 36,375 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,376 by 2040. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.8 mi (56 km).

Location

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CarriesI40 Rp to SR 61
CrossesCaney Creek
LocationRamp from I40
RouteInterstate 40
CountyRoane County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.91068, -84.58421
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 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 traffic36,375 (2021)
Projected traffic7,376 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$250,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I40 Rp to SR 61 over Caney Creek built?

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

What condition is I40 Rp to SR 61 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 Rp to SR 61 over Caney Creek carry?

About 36,375 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is I40 Rp to SR 61 over Caney Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns I40 Rp to SR 61 over Caney Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.