US Bridges

I40 over Hickman Road

Good

Sevier County, Tennessee · 2.1 MI W JCT SR66 · Structure no. 78I00400002

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
138 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
84,952
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I40 over Hickman Road is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying I40 over Hickman Road in Sevier County, Tennessee. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 years old, older 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 84,952 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 107,728 by 2041. The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI40
CrossesHickman Road
Location2.1 MI W JCT SR66
RouteInterstate 40
Coordinates35.98572, -83.64475
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length138 ft (42.1 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.9 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic84,952 (2021)
Projected traffic107,728 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I40 over Hickman Road built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is I40 over Hickman Road 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does I40 over Hickman Road carry?

About 84,952 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is I40 over Hickman Road?

The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns I40 over Hickman Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.