I40 over Caney Fork River
PoorSmith County, Tennessee · In Smith Co. · Structure no. 80I00400032
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old, rebuilt 1991
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 395 ft
- 5 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 stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I40 over Caney Fork River in Smith County, Tennessee. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 1991, 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 44,898 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 71,837 by 2042. The structure is 395 ft (120.4 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 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 1991.
What condition is I40 over Caney Fork River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. 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 395 ft (120.4 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.3 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns I40 over Caney Fork River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.