Why is the Mississippi bridge closed?

Why is the Mississippi bridge closed?

I-40 bridge over Mississippi River closed after inspectors find crack. The Interstate 40 bridge over the Mississippi River has been closed after a routine inspection uncovered a crack in the bottom side of the bridge truss.

How many bridges are closed in Mississippi?

Currently, of the 10,757 bridges under local jurisdiction in Mississippi’s 82 counties, 426 remain closed.

Is the Memphis bridge closed?

All lanes of I-40 bridge in Memphis are now open.

Is the I-40 bridge over the Mississippi open yet?

by Bill Bowden | August 2, 2021 at 2:07 p.m. The Interstate 40 bridge over the Mississippi River at Memphis has reopened, according to the Arkansas Department of Transportation. …

Where is the I-40 bridge over the Mississippi River?

Memphis

Hernando de Soto Bridge
Carries 6 lanes of I-40
Crosses Mississippi River
Locale West Memphis, Arkansas, and Memphis, Tennessee
Other name(s) The M Bridge, Memphis Bridge, Mississippi Bridge, New Bridge

Is I 40 bridge open?

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Authorities on July 31 reopened the Interstate 40 bridge linking Arkansas and Tennessee that had been closed ever since a crack was discovered in the span in May.

Why did i40 bridge collapse?

The significant fracture that forced the closing of the Interstate 40 bridge over the Mississippi River on May 11 occurred on a steel beam that was made of a grade of steel that the Federal Highway Administration concluded was susceptible to cracks.

Why is the I-40 bridge in Memphis closed?

The bridge has been closed since a crack was discovered in a structural beam on May 11.

Is the Mississippi River bridge still closed on I 40?

The Interstate 40 bridge over the Mississippi River at Memphis has reopened, according to the Arkansas Department of Transportation. Since its closure, traffic has been routed to the 71-year-old Memphis and Arkansas bridge, about 3 miles to the south on Interstate 55.

Why is the I 40 bridge in Memphis closed?

Why is the Natchez Trace closed to pedestrians?

This section of trail is closed to pedestrian and equestrian traffic due to unsafe conditions caused by trail erosion and bridge deficiencies. The Yockanookany section of the Natchez Trace National Scenic Trail is closed to equestrian use due to safety concerns with bridges and boardwalks.

Is the Natchez Trace Parkway in Chickasaw closed?

Closed due to storm damage sustained in 2020. The Blackland Prairie section of the Natchez Trace Scenic Trail from West Jackson Street to Chickasaw Village Site is closed to pedestrian and equestrian use due to storm damage sustained in 2020.

Is the Natchez Trace visitor center open on Thanksgiving?

The Visitor Center is open during normal business hours seven days a week. The visitor center is closed Thanksgiving, December 25th and January 1st.

Is the Yockanookany section of the Natchez Trace closed?

The Yockanookany section of the Natchez Trace National Scenic Trail is closed to equestrian use due to safety concerns with bridges and boardwalks. The trail remains open to pedestrians.