US Bridges

I840 over SR1-RR & C-D RD

Fair

Rutherford County, Tennessee · 2.4 M NW JCT SR 1 & SR268 · Structure no. 75SR8400026

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

About this bridge

I840 over SR1-RR & C-D RD is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I840 over SR1-RR & C-D RD 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 57,453 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 95,664 by 2041. The structure is 592 ft (180.4 m) long and 52 ft wide.

CarriesI840
CrossesSR1-RR & C-D RD
Location2.4 M NW JCT SR 1 & SR268
RouteInterstate I0840
Coordinates35.90277, -86.4505
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.5 US tons
Inventory rating34.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length592 ft (180.4 m)
Longest span103 ft (31.4 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.8 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 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
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed—
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I840 over SR1-RR & C-D RD built?

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

What condition is I840 over SR1-RR & C-D RD in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does I840 over SR1-RR & C-D RD carry?

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

How long is I840 over SR1-RR & C-D RD?

The structure is 592 ft (180.4 m) long with a longest span of 103 ft (31.4 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns I840 over SR1-RR & C-D RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.