I40 over Caney Fork River
FairSmith County, Tennessee · 4 M W Putman CO Line · Structure no. 80I00400025
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old, rebuilt 2017
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 488 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 44,898
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I40 over Caney Fork River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying I40 over Caney Fork River in Smith County, Tennessee. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 2017, 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 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 44,898 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 65,931 by 2041. The structure is 488 ft (148.7 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I40 over Caney Fork River built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.
What condition is I40 over Caney Fork River 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does I40 over Caney Fork River carry?
About 44,898 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is I40 over Caney Fork River?
The structure is 488 ft (148.7 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns I40 over Caney Fork River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.