US Bridges

I40 over Richland Creek

Fair

Davidson County, Tennessee · .1 M E SR155&I40 · Structure no. 19I00400031

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
162 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
119,563
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I40 over Richland Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I40 over Richland Creek in Davidson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 62 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 5 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 119,563 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 167,392 by 2042. The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long and 168 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesI40
CrossesRichland Creek
Location.1 M E SR155&I40
RouteInterstate 40
CountyDavidson County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.15285, -86.85444
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length162 ft (49.4 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.3 m)
Deck width168 ft (51.1 m)
Roadway width134 ft (40.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic119,563 (2021)
Projected traffic167,392 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$5.3 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I40 over Richland Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is I40 over Richland Creek 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 Richland Creek carry?

About 119,563 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is I40 over Richland Creek?

The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.3 m) and a deck 168 ft wide.

Who owns I40 over Richland Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.