US Bridges

I40 over Tuckahoe Branch

Fair

Sevier County, Tennessee · 1.8 MI W JCT SR66 · Structure no. 78I00400003

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
20 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
84,952
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I40 over Tuckahoe Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying I40 over Tuckahoe Branch in Sevier County, Tennessee. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 6 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 84,952 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 107,728 by 2041. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI40
CrossesTuckahoe Branch
Location1.8 MI W JCT SR66
RouteInterstate 40
CountySevier County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.98465, -83.64184
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.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length20 ft (6.1 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 traffic84,952 (2021)
Projected traffic107,728 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.6 million (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I40 over Tuckahoe Branch built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is I40 over Tuckahoe Branch 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does I40 over Tuckahoe Branch carry?

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

How long is I40 over Tuckahoe Branch?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns I40 over Tuckahoe Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.