US Bridges

I-240 Exit Ramp over Ditch

Fair

Shelby County, Tennessee · At SR-4 Jct. · Structure no. 79I02400087

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
148,274
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-240 Exit Ramp over Ditch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying I-240 Exit Ramp over Ditch in Shelby County, Tennessee. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 148,274 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,376 by 2040. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesI-240 Exit Ramp
CrossesDitch
LocationAt SR-4 Jct.
RouteInterstate 240
CountyShelby County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.07873, -89.95609
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic148,274 (2021)
Projected traffic23,376 by 2040
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure1
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 Exit Ramp over Ditch built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-240 Exit Ramp over Ditch 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 Exit Ramp over Ditch carry?

About 148,274 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is I-240 Exit Ramp over Ditch?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns I-240 Exit Ramp over Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.