US Bridges

I40 over Rmp B1

Fair

Davidson County, Tennessee · I40 Rmp&church&broad · Structure no. 19I00400328

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
227 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
91,697
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I40 over Rmp B1 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I40 over Rmp B1 in Davidson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 91,697 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 135,544 by 2042. The structure is 227 ft (69.2 m) long and 36 ft wide.

CarriesI40
CrossesRmp B1
LocationI40 Rmp&church&broad
RouteInterstate 40
Coordinates36.15774, -86.79013
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length227 ft (69.2 m)
Longest span128 ft (39 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic91,697 (2021)
Projected traffic135,544 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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 Rmp B1 built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is I40 over Rmp B1 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does I40 over Rmp B1 carry?

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

How long is I40 over Rmp B1?

The structure is 227 ft (69.2 m) long with a longest span of 128 ft (39 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns I40 over Rmp B1?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.