I40 WB over Clear Creek
FairShelby County, Tennessee · 1.4 M W of SR205 JCT · Structure no. 79I00400130
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old, rebuilt 1998
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 136 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 45,952
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I40 WB over Clear Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I40 WB over Clear Creek in Shelby County, Tennessee. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 1998, 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 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 45,952 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 73,523 by 2042. The structure is 136 ft (41.6 m) long and 81 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 WB over Clear Creek built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.
What condition is I40 WB over Clear 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does I40 WB over Clear Creek carry?
About 45,952 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is I40 WB over Clear Creek?
The structure is 136 ft (41.6 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 81 ft wide.
Who owns I40 WB over Clear Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.