US Bridges

I40 over Mcgavock Pike

Fair

Davidson County, Tennessee · I40/ Mcgavock Pk · Structure no. 19I00400125

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 1986
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
128 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
136,488
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I40 over Mcgavock Pike is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I40 over Mcgavock Pike in Davidson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1986, 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 136,488 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 218,381 by 2042. The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long and 138 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI40
CrossesMcgavock Pike
LocationI40/ Mcgavock Pk
RouteInterstate I0040
CountyDavidson County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.14291, -86.68516
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating90.3 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 length128 ft (39 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width138 ft (42.1 m)
Roadway width136 ft (41.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic136,488 (2021)
Projected traffic218,381 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-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 Mcgavock Pike built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.

What condition is I40 over Mcgavock Pike 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does I40 over Mcgavock Pike carry?

About 136,488 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is I40 over Mcgavock Pike?

The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 138 ft wide.

Who owns I40 over Mcgavock Pike?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.