US Bridges

I240 over I-240 W.B. / Peabody Ave

Fair

Shelby County, Tennessee · 0.5 Mi. N of SR-4 Jct. · Structure no. 79I02400024

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
158 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
82,917
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I240 over I-240 W.B. / Peabody Ave is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I240 over I-240 W.B. / Peabody Ave in Shelby County, Tennessee. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 82,917 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 121,088 by 2040. The structure is 158 ft (48.1 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesI240
CrossesI-240 W.B. / Peabody Ave
Location0.5 Mi. N of SR-4 Jct.
RouteInterstate 240
CountyShelby County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.13303, -90.02402
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating55.7 US tons
Inventory rating32.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length158 ft (48.1 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.4 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic82,917 (2021)
Projected traffic121,088 by 2040
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$430,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I240 over I-240 W.B. / Peabody Ave built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is I240 over I-240 W.B. / Peabody Ave 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does I240 over I-240 W.B. / Peabody Ave carry?

About 82,917 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is I240 over I-240 W.B. / Peabody Ave?

The structure is 158 ft (48.1 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns I240 over I-240 W.B. / Peabody Ave?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.