US Bridges

I40 Ll Ent Rp over Wolf River Harbor

FairPosted for load

Shelby County, Tennessee · At I40/MS Rv Bridge · Structure no. 79I00400145

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
2,006 ft
13 main spans
Daily traffic
35,551
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I40 Ll Ent Rp over Wolf River Harbor is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I40 Ll Ent 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 35,551 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 56,882 by 2042. The structure is 2,006 ft (611.4 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesI40 Ll Ent Rp
CrossesWolf River Harbor
LocationAt I40/MS Rv Bridge
RouteInterstate 40
CountyShelby County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.15469, -90.0508
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating29.7 US tons
Inventory rating22.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans13
Design loadHS 20
Structure length2,006 ft (611.4 m)
Longest span352 ft (107.3 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35,551 (2021)
Projected traffic56,882 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad and waterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$2,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was I40 Ll Ent Rp over Wolf River Harbor built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is I40 Ll Ent 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 Ll Ent Rp over Wolf River Harbor carry?

About 35,551 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is I40 Ll Ent Rp over Wolf River Harbor?

The structure is 2,006 ft (611.4 m) long with a longest span of 352 ft (107.3 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns I40 Ll Ent Rp over Wolf River Harbor?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.