US Bridges

I40-LL over I-40 WB / N Hollywood ST

Fair

Shelby County, Tennessee · 2.3 MI E of SR 300 JCT · Structure no. 79I00400074

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Concrete
Length
125 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
95,722
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I40-LL over I-40 WB / N Hollywood ST is a concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying I40-LL over I-40 WB / N Hollywood ST in Shelby County, Tennessee. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 95,722 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 153,155 by 2042. The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI40-LL
CrossesI-40 WB / N Hollywood ST
Location2.3 MI E of SR 300 JCT
RouteInterstate 40
Coordinates35.19178, -89.97589
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 inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length125 ft (38.1 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width72 ft (21.8 m)
Roadway width70 ft (21.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic95,722 (2021)
Projected traffic153,155 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I40-LL over I-40 WB / N Hollywood ST built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is I40-LL over I-40 WB / N Hollywood 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-LL over I-40 WB / N Hollywood ST carry?

About 95,722 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is I40-LL over I-40 WB / N Hollywood ST?

The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns I40-LL over I-40 WB / N Hollywood ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.