US Bridges

I40-LL over I-40 W.B. / Warford St.

Fair

Shelby County, Tennessee · 1.8 MI W of SR14 JCT · Structure no. 79I00400080

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Concrete Continuous
Length
166 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100,331
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I40-LL over I-40 W.B. / Warford St. is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying I40-LL over I-40 W.B. / Warford St. in Shelby County, Tennessee. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 100,331 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 160,530 by 2042. The structure is 166 ft (50.6 m) long and 70 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI40-LL
CrossesI-40 W.B. / Warford St.
Location1.8 MI W of SR14 JCT
RouteInterstate 40
CountyShelby County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.19064, -89.95683
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.6 US tons
Inventory rating50.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length166 ft (50.6 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.3 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.3 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100,331 (2021)
Projected traffic160,530 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 W.B. / Warford St. built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is I40-LL over I-40 W.B. / Warford 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does I40-LL over I-40 W.B. / Warford St. carry?

About 100,331 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is I40-LL over I-40 W.B. / Warford St.?

The structure is 166 ft (50.6 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.3 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns I40-LL over I-40 W.B. / Warford St.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.