US Bridges

I40-LL over White Station Creek

Fair

Shelby County, Tennessee · 0.2 MI W of I240 JCT · Structure no. 79I00400098

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
52 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
96,170
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I40-LL over White Station Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying I40-LL over White Station Creek in Shelby County, Tennessee. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 5 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 96,170 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 201,392 by 2040. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesI40-LL
CrossesWhite Station Creek
Location0.2 MI W of I240 JCT
RouteInterstate 40
CountyShelby County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.15339, -89.88625
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic96,170 (2021)
Projected traffic201,392 by 2040
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$772,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I40-LL over White Station Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is I40-LL over White Station Creek 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does I40-LL over White Station Creek carry?

About 96,170 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is I40-LL over White Station Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m).

Who owns I40-LL over White Station Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.