US Bridges

I40 over I-40 / Levee RD

Fair

Shelby County, Tennessee · 0.5 MI S of I40-SR300 JCT · Structure no. 79I00400057

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 1976
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
88 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
103,151
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I40 over I-40 / Levee RD is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I40 over I-40 / Levee RD in Shelby County, Tennessee. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 1976, so it is 61 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 103,151 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 165,042 by 2042. The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long and 145 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

Location

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CarriesI40
CrossesI-40 / Levee RD
Location0.5 MI S of I40-SR300 JCT
RouteInterstate 40
CountyShelby County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.18042, -90.01775
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.4 US tons
Inventory rating23.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length88 ft (26.8 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.8 m)
Deck width145 ft (44.1 m)
Roadway width143 ft (43.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic103,151 (2021)
Projected traffic165,042 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 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$2 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I40 over I-40 / Levee RD built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1976.

What condition is I40 over I-40 / Levee RD 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does I40 over I-40 / Levee RD carry?

About 103,151 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is I40 over I-40 / Levee RD?

The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.8 m) and a deck 145 ft wide.

Who owns I40 over I-40 / Levee RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.