I40 Rl Exit Rp over Wolf River Harbor
FairShelby County, Tennessee · At I40/MS Rv Bridge · Structure no. 79I00400143
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 1,443 ft
- 11 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 35,551
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I40 Rl Exit Rp over Wolf River Harbor is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I40 Rl Exit Rp over Wolf River Harbor in Shelby County, Tennessee. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 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 35,551 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 56,882 by 2042. The structure is 1,443 ft (439.8 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I40 Rl Exit Rp over Wolf River Harbor built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.
What condition is I40 Rl Exit Rp over Wolf River Harbor 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does I40 Rl Exit Rp over Wolf River Harbor carry?
About 35,551 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is I40 Rl Exit Rp over Wolf River Harbor?
The structure is 1,443 ft (439.8 m) long with a longest span of 348 ft (106.1 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns I40 Rl Exit Rp over Wolf River Harbor?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.