US Bridges

I440 over Franklin Pk (SR006)

Fair

Davidson County, Tennessee · I440 @ Melrose I/C · Structure no. 19I04400031

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
228 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
105,509
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I440 over Franklin Pk (SR006) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I440 over Franklin Pk (SR006) 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 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 105,509 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 168,814 by 2042. The structure is 228 ft (69.5 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesI440
CrossesFranklin Pk (SR006)
LocationI440 @ Melrose I/C
RouteInterstate I0440
CountyDavidson County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.11328, -86.77369
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
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 rating62.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length228 ft (69.5 m)
Longest span122 ft (37.2 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic105,509 (2021)
Projected traffic168,814 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
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 Franklin Pk (SR006) built?

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

What condition is I440 over Franklin Pk (SR006) 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 Franklin Pk (SR006) carry?

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

How long is I440 over Franklin Pk (SR006)?

The structure is 228 ft (69.5 m) long with a longest span of 122 ft (37.2 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns I440 over Franklin Pk (SR006)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.