US Bridges

I440 over Craig Ave.

Fair

Davidson County, Tennessee · I440 Loop in Nashville · Structure no. 19I04400029

Built
1985
40 years old, rebuilt 2020
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
112 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
105,509
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I440 over Craig Ave. is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying I440 over Craig Ave. in Davidson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1985 and reconstructed in 2020, 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.

It carries about 105,509 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 168,814 by 2042. The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long and 144 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesI440
CrossesCraig Ave.
LocationI440 Loop in Nashville
RouteInterstate I0440
CountyDavidson County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.11593, -86.78354
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.7 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length112 ft (34.1 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width144 ft (43.9 m)
Roadway width142 ft (43.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic105,509 (2021)
Projected traffic168,814 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$2,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I440 over Craig Ave. built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.

What condition is I440 over Craig 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 Craig Ave. carry?

About 105,509 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is I440 over Craig Ave.?

The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 144 ft wide.

Who owns I440 over Craig Ave.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.