US Bridges

I-40 over Charlotte Ave.

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Davidson County, Tennessee · At Charlotte Ave.Exit · Structure no. 19I00400067

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
132 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
91,697
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-40 over Charlotte Ave. is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-40 over Charlotte Ave. in Davidson County, Tennessee. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 91,697 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 146,715 by 2042. The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long and 152 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesI-40
CrossesCharlotte Ave.
LocationAt Charlotte Ave.Exit
RouteInterstate 40
CountyDavidson County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.16106, -86.7933
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length132 ft (40.2 m)
Longest span132 ft (40.2 m)
Deck width152 ft (46.3 m)
Roadway width136 ft (41.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic91,697 (2021)
Projected traffic146,715 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-40 over Charlotte Ave. built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-40 over Charlotte Ave. 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does I-40 over Charlotte Ave. carry?

About 91,697 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is I-40 over Charlotte Ave.?

The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long with a longest span of 132 ft (40.2 m) and a deck 152 ft wide.

Who owns I-40 over Charlotte Ave.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.