US Bridges

I40 over Rmp I40

Good

Davidson County, Tennessee · I24-I40 Interchange - C7 · Structure no. 19I00240003

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
243 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
131,122
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I40 over Rmp I40 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I40 over Rmp I40 in Davidson County, Tennessee. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 years old, younger 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 131,122 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 209,795 by 2042. The structure is 243 ft (74.1 m) long and 54 ft wide.

CarriesI40
CrossesRmp I40
LocationI24-I40 Interchange - C7
RouteInterstate 40
Coordinates36.13873, -86.7272
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length243 ft (74.1 m)
Longest span141 ft (43 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.6 m)
Roadway width52 ft (16 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic131,122 (2021)
Projected traffic209,795 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I40 over Rmp I40 built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is I40 over Rmp I40 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does I40 over Rmp I40 carry?

About 131,122 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is I40 over Rmp I40?

The structure is 243 ft (74.1 m) long with a longest span of 141 ft (43 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns I40 over Rmp I40?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.