I40 over Nails Creek
GoodDickson County, Tennessee · 4 MI SE of Burnes · Structure no. 22I00400013
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old, rebuilt 1986
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 183 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 34,028
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I40 over Nails Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I40 over Nails Creek in Dickson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 63 years old, older than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 34,028 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 54,445 by 2042. The structure is 183 ft (55.8 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I40 over Nails Creek built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.
What condition is I40 over Nails Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.
How much traffic does I40 over Nails Creek carry?
About 34,028 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is I40 over Nails Creek?
The structure is 183 ft (55.8 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns I40 over Nails Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.