I40-RL over I-40 E.B. / Wolf River
FairShelby County, Tennessee · 1 MI W of SR 14 JCT · Structure no. 79I00400083
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 752 ft
- 10 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 101,149
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I40-RL over I-40 E.B. / Wolf River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I40-RL over I-40 E.B. / Wolf River 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 101,149 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 161,838 by 2042. The structure is 752 ft (229.2 m) long and 63 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 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. / Wolf River built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.
What condition is I40-RL over I-40 E.B. / Wolf River 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-RL over I-40 E.B. / Wolf River carry?
About 101,149 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is I40-RL over I-40 E.B. / Wolf River?
The structure is 752 ft (229.2 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.
Who owns I40-RL over I-40 E.B. / Wolf River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.