US Bridges

I840 over Overall Creek

Good

Rutherford County, Tennessee · 2.5 MI W JCT SR1&SR268 · Structure no. 75SR8400021

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
360 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
57,453
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I840 over Overall Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I840 over Overall Creek in Rutherford County, Tennessee. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 57,453 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 95,664 by 2041. The structure is 360 ft (109.7 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesI840
CrossesOverall Creek
Location2.5 MI W JCT SR1&SR268
RouteInterstate I0840
Coordinates35.8956, -86.46494
Functional classUrban 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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.5 US tons
Inventory rating28.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length360 ft (109.7 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic57,453 (2021)
Projected traffic95,664 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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$4.2 million (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I840 over Overall Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is I840 over Overall 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does I840 over Overall Creek carry?

About 57,453 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is I840 over Overall Creek?

The structure is 360 ft (109.7 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns I840 over Overall Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.