US Bridges

I40 over Garner Creek Rd.

Good

Hickman County, Tennessee · .9 Mi.Sw.Of Dickson Co. · Structure no. 41I00400029

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
117 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
33,414
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I40 over Garner Creek Rd. is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying I40 over Garner Creek Rd. in Hickman County, Tennessee. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 33,414 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 53,462 by 2042. The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI40
CrossesGarner Creek Rd.
Location.9 Mi.Sw.Of Dickson Co.
RouteInterstate 40
Coordinates35.97942, -87.50398
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating27.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length117 ft (35.7 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic33,414 (2021)
Projected traffic53,462 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$142,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I40 over Garner Creek Rd. built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is I40 over Garner Creek Rd. 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does I40 over Garner Creek Rd. carry?

About 33,414 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is I40 over Garner Creek Rd.?

The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns I40 over Garner Creek Rd.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.