US Bridges

I40 over Middle Fork Creek

Fair

Wilson County, Tennessee · .3 M E JCT SR109&I40 · Structure no. 95I00400017

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
60,290
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I40 over Middle Fork Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying I40 over Middle Fork Creek in Wilson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1965, 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 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 60,290 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 96,464 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesI40
CrossesMiddle Fork Creek
Location.3 M E JCT SR109&I40
RouteInterstate 40
CountyWilson County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.18447, -86.4017
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60,290 (2021)
Projected traffic96,464 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$341,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I40 over Middle Fork Creek built?

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

What condition is I40 over Middle Fork Creek 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does I40 over Middle Fork Creek carry?

About 60,290 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is I40 over Middle Fork Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns I40 over Middle Fork Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.