I40 over Dry Creek
GoodSmith County, Tennessee · In Smith Co. · Structure no. 80I00400012
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old, rebuilt 1991
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 120 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 45,338
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I40 over Dry Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I40 over Dry Creek in Smith County, Tennessee. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 62 years old, older than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 45,338 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 65,798 by 2041. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I40 over Dry Creek built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.
What condition is I40 over Dry Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.
How much traffic does I40 over Dry Creek carry?
About 45,338 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is I40 over Dry Creek?
The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns I40 over Dry Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.