US Bridges

I440 over Charlotte Ave.

FairPosted for load

Davidson County, Tennessee · I440 Inner Loop @ Nashvil · Structure no. 19I04400001

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete Continuous
Length
200 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
73,149
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I440 over Charlotte Ave. is a concrete continuous frame carrying I440 over Charlotte Ave. in Davidson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 73,149 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 117,038 by 2042. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesI440
CrossesCharlotte Ave.
LocationI440 Inner Loop @ Nashvil
RouteInterstate I0440
CountyDavidson County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.15302, -86.82284
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.2 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic73,149 (2021)
Projected traffic117,038 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I440 over Charlotte Ave. built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is I440 over Charlotte Ave. 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does I440 over Charlotte Ave. carry?

About 73,149 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is I440 over Charlotte Ave.?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns I440 over Charlotte Ave.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.