US Bridges

I40 over Wilson Creek

Good

Wilson County, Tennessee · 1.7 M W JCT I40&SR109 · Structure no. 95I00400011

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
155 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
84,731
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I40 over Wilson Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I40 over Wilson Creek in Wilson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 60 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 84,731 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 135,570 by 2042. The structure is 155 ft (47.1 m) long and 145 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI40
CrossesWilson Creek
Location1.7 M W JCT I40&SR109
RouteInterstate 40
CountyWilson County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.18085, -86.4366
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.7 US tons
Inventory rating27.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length155 ft (47.1 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width145 ft (44.2 m)
Roadway width141 ft (43 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic84,731 (2021)
Projected traffic135,570 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$2,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I40 over Wilson Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is I40 over Wilson 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does I40 over Wilson Creek carry?

About 84,731 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is I40 over Wilson Creek?

The structure is 155 ft (47.1 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 145 ft wide.

Who owns I40 over Wilson Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.