US Bridges

I840 over Overflow

Good

Rutherford County, Tennessee · I 840 · Structure no. 75SR8400007

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
40 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
41,902
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I840 over Overflow is a concrete continuous culvert carrying I840 over Overflow in Rutherford County, Tennessee. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger 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 41,902 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 61,888 by 2041. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesI840
CrossesOverflow
LocationI 840
RouteInterstate I0840
Coordinates35.8601, -86.567
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic41,902 (2021)
Projected traffic61,888 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$607,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I840 over Overflow built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is I840 over Overflow 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does I840 over Overflow carry?

About 41,902 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is I840 over Overflow?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m).

Who owns I840 over Overflow?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.