I40-RL over I-40 E.B. / N Watkins ST
FairShelby County, Tennessee · 0.5 MI E of SR300 JCT · Structure no. 79I00400069
- Built
- 1979
- 46 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 200 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 103,151
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I40-RL over I-40 E.B. / N Watkins ST is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying I40-RL over I-40 E.B. / N Watkins ST in Shelby County, Tennessee. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, younger 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 200 ft (61 m) long and 98 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I40-RL over I-40 E.B. / N Watkins ST built?
It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.
What condition is I40-RL over I-40 E.B. / N Watkins ST 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-RL over I-40 E.B. / N Watkins ST carry?
About 103,151 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is I40-RL over I-40 E.B. / N Watkins ST?
The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 107 ft (32.6 m) and a deck 98 ft wide.
Who owns I40-RL over I-40 E.B. / N Watkins ST?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.