I-40 Bridge Over Mississippi Could Be Shut Down For Months; Inspectors Called 911
At a Glance The crack was found in a routine inspection.The bridge connects Arkansas with Memphis, Tennessee.Weather plays a role in wear and tear on bridges. A busy interstate bridge over the Mississippi River could remain shut down for months after a crack was found in a steel support beam. The Interstate 40 bridge that connects Arkansas with Memphis, Tennessee, was closed Tuesday after the crack was found during a routine inspection. River traffic under the bridge was also halted....