US Bridges

I40 EB over Hall Creek

Fair

Shelby County, Tennessee · .2 MI E of SR205 JCT · Structure no. 79I00400133

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
202 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
41,161
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I40 EB over Hall Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I40 EB over Hall Creek in Shelby County, Tennessee. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger 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 41,161 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 65,858 by 2042. The structure is 202 ft (61.5 m) long and 86 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI40 EB
CrossesHall Creek
Location.2 MI E of SR205 JCT
RouteInterstate 40
Coordinates35.26367, -89.66128
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.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.5 US tons
Inventory rating34.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length202 ft (61.5 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.8 m)
Deck width86 ft (26.2 m)
Roadway width84 ft (25.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic41,161 (2021)
Projected traffic65,858 by 2042
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I40 EB over Hall Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is I40 EB over Hall 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 EB over Hall Creek carry?

About 41,161 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is I40 EB over Hall Creek?

The structure is 202 ft (61.5 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.8 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.

Who owns I40 EB over Hall Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.