US Bridges

I-269 over I40

Good

Shelby County, Tennessee · I-269 / I-40 Jct. · Structure no. 79I00400138

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
363 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
15,407
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-269 over I40 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-269 over I40 in Shelby County, Tennessee. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 years old, younger 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 15,407 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,406 by 2041. The structure is 363 ft (110.6 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI-269
CrossesI40
LocationI-269 / I-40 Jct.
RouteInterstate 269
Coordinates35.25564, -89.6768
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length363 ft (110.6 m)
Longest span135 ft (41.3 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.8 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,407 (2021)
Projected traffic20,406 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-269 over I40 built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-269 over I40 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does I-269 over I40 carry?

About 15,407 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is I-269 over I40?

The structure is 363 ft (110.6 m) long with a longest span of 135 ft (41.3 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns I-269 over I40?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.