US Bridges

I40 over Mccrory Creek

Good

Davidson County, Tennessee · .5 M E SR45&I40 · Structure no. 19I00400131

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
118,938
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I40 over Mccrory Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying I40 over Mccrory Creek in Davidson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older 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 118,938 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 203,939 by 2042. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesI40
CrossesMccrory Creek
Location.5 M E SR45&I40
RouteInterstate 40
Coordinates36.14084, -86.65836
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating85.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic118,938 (2021)
Projected traffic203,939 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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$667,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I40 over Mccrory Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is I40 over Mccrory Creek 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 Mccrory Creek carry?

About 118,938 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is I40 over Mccrory Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns I40 over Mccrory Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.