US Bridges

I440 over Bransford Ave

Fair

Davidson County, Tennessee · I440 Loop in Nashville · Structure no. 19I04400041

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete
Length
172 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
96,254
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I440 over Bransford Ave is a concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying I440 over Bransford 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 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 96,254 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 154,006 by 2042. The structure is 172 ft (52.4 m) long and 137 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesI440
CrossesBransford Ave
LocationI440 Loop in Nashville
RouteInterstate I0440
CountyDavidson County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.11997, -86.76593
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length172 ft (52.4 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width137 ft (41.8 m)
Roadway width135 ft (41.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic96,254 (2021)
Projected traffic154,006 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure6
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I440 over Bransford Ave built?

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

What condition is I440 over Bransford 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 Bransford Ave carry?

About 96,254 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is I440 over Bransford Ave?

The structure is 172 ft (52.4 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 137 ft wide.

Who owns I440 over Bransford Ave?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.