I40 over Sinking Creek
GoodWilson County, Tennessee · In Wilson Co. · Structure no. 95I00400026
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old, rebuilt 1990
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 97 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 63,528
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I40 over Sinking Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I40 over Sinking Creek in Wilson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 1990, 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 63,528 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 101,645 by 2042. The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I40 over Sinking Creek built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.
What condition is I40 over Sinking 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 Sinking Creek carry?
About 63,528 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is I40 over Sinking Creek?
The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.
Who owns I40 over Sinking Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.