I40 over Turnbull Creek
GoodDickson County, Tennessee · 1 MI W Williamson CO Li · Structure no. 22I00400019
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old, rebuilt 1987
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 270 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 34,028
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I40 over Turnbull Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I40 over Turnbull Creek in Dickson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 62 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 270 ft (82.3 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I40 over Turnbull Creek built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.
What condition is I40 over Turnbull 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 Turnbull Creek carry?
About 34,028 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is I40 over Turnbull Creek?
The structure is 270 ft (82.3 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns I40 over Turnbull Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.