US Bridges

I40 EB Rp to SR300 over I40-RL-RP-32D/300-RP-32C

Fair

Shelby County, Tennessee · I40 & SR300 JCT · Structure no. 79I00400063

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Concrete Continuous
Length
359 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
103,151
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I40 EB Rp to SR300 over I40-RL-RP-32D/300-RP-32C is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying I40 EB Rp to SR300 over I40-RL-RP-32D/300-RP-32C 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 103,151 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 165,042 by 2042. The structure is 359 ft (109.4 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesI40 EB Rp to SR300
CrossesI40-RL-RP-32D/300-RP-32C
LocationI40 & SR300 JCT
RouteInterstate 40
CountyShelby County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.1905, -90.01603
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length359 ft (109.4 m)
Longest span136 ft (41.5 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic103,151 (2021)
Projected traffic165,042 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesThird level (interchange)
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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$3.9 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I40 EB Rp to SR300 over I40-RL-RP-32D/300-RP-32C built?

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

What condition is I40 EB Rp to SR300 over I40-RL-RP-32D/300-RP-32C 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 I40 EB Rp to SR300 over I40-RL-RP-32D/300-RP-32C carry?

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

How long is I40 EB Rp to SR300 over I40-RL-RP-32D/300-RP-32C?

The structure is 359 ft (109.4 m) long with a longest span of 136 ft (41.5 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns I40 EB Rp to SR300 over I40-RL-RP-32D/300-RP-32C?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.