US Bridges

I-240 NB over I240 WB / Agnes Pl & RR

Fair

Shelby County, Tennessee · 0.38 Mi. S of SR-4 Jct. · Structure no. 79I02400036

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
586 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
105,381
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-240 NB over I240 WB / Agnes Pl & RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-240 NB over I240 WB / Agnes Pl & RR in Shelby County, Tennessee. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 5 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 105,381 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 143,040 by 2040. The structure is 586 ft (178.6 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesI-240 NB
CrossesI240 WB / Agnes Pl & RR
Location0.38 Mi. S of SR-4 Jct.
RouteInterstate 240
CountyShelby County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.12508, -90.02464
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length586 ft (178.6 m)
Longest span114 ft (34.6 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic105,381 (2021)
Projected traffic143,040 by 2040
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
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$2.8 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-240 NB over I240 WB / Agnes Pl & RR built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-240 NB over I240 WB / Agnes Pl & RR 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 I-240 NB over I240 WB / Agnes Pl & RR carry?

About 105,381 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is I-240 NB over I240 WB / Agnes Pl & RR?

The structure is 586 ft (178.6 m) long with a longest span of 114 ft (34.6 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns I-240 NB over I240 WB / Agnes Pl & RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.