I40 over Bettys Bend RD (A138)
GoodSmith County, Tennessee · 2.2 M W Putman CO Line · Structure no. 80I00400030
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 76 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 44,898
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I40 over Bettys Bend RD (A138) is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying I40 over Bettys Bend RD (A138) in Smith 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 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 44,898 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 65,931 by 2041. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 47 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I40 over Bettys Bend RD (A138) built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.
What condition is I40 over Bettys Bend RD (A138) 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 Bettys Bend RD (A138) carry?
About 44,898 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is I40 over Bettys Bend RD (A138)?
The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns I40 over Bettys Bend RD (A138)?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.