I40 over Old Hickory Blvd
FairDavidson County, Tennessee · I40/ Old Hickory Blvd · Structure no. 19I00400015
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old, rebuilt 1992
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 224 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 65,660
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I40 over Old Hickory Blvd is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I40 over Old Hickory Blvd in Davidson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 66 years old, older than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 65,660 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 105,056 by 2042. The structure is 224 ft (68.3 m) long and 120 ft wide.
Location
Open in Google MapsCondition and inspection
The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I40 over Old Hickory Blvd built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.
What condition is I40 over Old Hickory Blvd in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.
How much traffic does I40 over Old Hickory Blvd carry?
About 65,660 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is I40 over Old Hickory Blvd?
The structure is 224 ft (68.3 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 120 ft wide.
Who owns I40 over Old Hickory Blvd?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.