US Bridges

FAP 300 Rp TOI40EB over I-40 W.B.

Fair

Shelby County, Tennessee · In Memphis · Structure no. 79I00400061

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Concrete Continuous
Length
236 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
24,567
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 300 Rp TOI40EB over I-40 W.B. is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying FAP 300 Rp TOI40EB over I-40 W.B. in Shelby County, Tennessee. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 24,567 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 37,712 by 2041. The structure is 236 ft (71.9 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 300 Rp TOI40EB
CrossesI-40 W.B.
LocationIn Memphis
RouteState Highway 300
CountyShelby County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.19108, -90.01649
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.4 US tons
Inventory rating50.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length236 ft (71.9 m)
Longest span126 ft (38.4 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.1 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck17 ft (5.1 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,567 (2021)
Projected traffic37,712 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 FAP 300 Rp TOI40EB over I-40 W.B. built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 300 Rp TOI40EB over I-40 W.B. 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does FAP 300 Rp TOI40EB over I-40 W.B. carry?

About 24,567 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is FAP 300 Rp TOI40EB over I-40 W.B.?

The structure is 236 ft (71.9 m) long with a longest span of 126 ft (38.4 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 300 Rp TOI40EB over I-40 W.B.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.