I-40 bridge near Memphis closed indefinitely after officials discover a crack during routine inspection The Arkansas Department of Transportation discovered a crack along the I-40 bridge near Memphis, causing it to be closed indefinitely while repairs are made. Author: Ian Russell Updated: 7:40 PM CDT May 12, 2021 ARKANSAS, USA — If you've driven across the I-40 bridge towards Memphis, chances are that you don't stop and think of the maintenance involved to keep the bridge safe. "It's a tough job that goes unnoticed," Lorie Tudor, Director of the Arkansas Department of Transportation, said. After a massive crack was discovered in one of the support beams holding up the I-40 bridge, it, along with the workers, are now in the spotlight.