US Bridges

I-240 over Branch

Fair

Shelby County, Tennessee · 1.0 Mi. N of SR-23 Jct. · Structure no. 79I02400137

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
206,483
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-240 over Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying I-240 over Branch in Shelby County, Tennessee. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 2016, 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 206,483 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 237,760 by 2040. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesI-240
CrossesBranch
Location1.0 Mi. N of SR-23 Jct.
RouteInterstate 240
CountyShelby County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.14444, -89.87392
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (6.9 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic206,483 (2021)
Projected traffic237,760 by 2040
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure10
Traffic directionTwo-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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$670,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-240 over Branch built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.

What condition is I-240 over Branch 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 over Branch carry?

About 206,483 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is I-240 over Branch?

The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns I-240 over Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.