I40 EB over Overflow
GoodShelby County, Tennessee · 1.7 MI W of SR205 JCT · Structure no. 79I00400127
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 130 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 45,952
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I40 EB over Overflow is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I40 EB over Overflow in Shelby County, Tennessee. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 years old, older than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 45,952 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 73,523 by 2042. The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 EB over Overflow built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.
What condition is I40 EB over Overflow in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.
How much traffic does I40 EB over Overflow carry?
About 45,952 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is I40 EB over Overflow?
The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.
Who owns I40 EB over Overflow?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.