I40-EB-RP to I240 over I40-RP-K / I240-RL-EX-RP
PoorShelby County, Tennessee · I40 - I240 JCT · Structure no. 79I00400021
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 254 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 62,695
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I40-EB-RP to I240 over I40-RP-K / I240-RL-EX-RP is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I40-EB-RP to I240 over I40-RP-K / I240-RL-EX-RP in Shelby County, Tennessee. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 years old, older than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 62,695 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 100,312 by 2042. The structure is 254 ft (77.4 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I40-EB-RP to I240 over I40-RP-K / I240-RL-EX-RP built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.
What condition is I40-EB-RP to I240 over I40-RP-K / I240-RL-EX-RP in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.
How much traffic does I40-EB-RP to I240 over I40-RP-K / I240-RL-EX-RP carry?
About 62,695 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is I40-EB-RP to I240 over I40-RP-K / I240-RL-EX-RP?
The structure is 254 ft (77.4 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns I40-EB-RP to I240 over I40-RP-K / I240-RL-EX-RP?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.