US Bridges

I-240 EB over Cane Creek

Fair

Shelby County, Tennessee · 1.23 Mi. N of I-55 Jct. · Structure no. 79I02400055

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
107 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
105,392
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-240 EB over Cane Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-240 EB over Cane Creek in Shelby County, Tennessee. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 105,392 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 144,112 by 2040. The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesI-240 EB
CrossesCane Creek
Location1.23 Mi. N of I-55 Jct.
RouteInterstate 240
CountyShelby County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.09067, -90.02569
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.9 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length107 ft (32.6 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.7 m)
Roadway width53 ft (16.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic105,392 (2021)
Projected traffic144,112 by 2040
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-240 EB over Cane Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-240 EB over Cane Creek 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does I-240 EB over Cane Creek carry?

About 105,392 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is I-240 EB over Cane Creek?

The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns I-240 EB over Cane Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.