US Bridges

I 840 Rp J over CSX RR

Good

Rutherford County, Tennessee · 3.4 MI NW JCT SR1&SR226 · Structure no. 75SR8400027

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

About this bridge

I 840 Rp J over CSX RR is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 840 Rp J over CSX RR 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 10,432 by 2041. The structure is 312 ft (95.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesI 840 Rp J
CrossesCSX RR
Location3.4 MI NW JCT SR1&SR226
RouteInterstate I0840
CountyRutherford County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.90172, -86.44945
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.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length312 ft (95.1 m)
Longest span104 ft (31.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic57,453 (2021)
Projected traffic10,432 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I 840 Rp J over CSX RR built?

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

What condition is I 840 Rp J over CSX RR 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 I 840 Rp J over CSX RR carry?

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

How long is I 840 Rp J over CSX RR?

The structure is 312 ft (95.1 m) long with a longest span of 104 ft (31.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns I 840 Rp J over CSX RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.