US Bridges

I840 over Hurricane Creek

Fair

Rutherford County, Tennessee · 7 MI NW JCT SR10&SR266 · Structure no. 75SR8400055

Built
1995
30 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
381 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
37,760
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I840 over Hurricane Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I840 over Hurricane Creek in Rutherford County, Tennessee. It was built in 1995 and reconstructed in 2001, 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 5 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 37,760 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 60,416 by 2042. The structure is 381 ft (116.1 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesI840
CrossesHurricane Creek
Location7 MI NW JCT SR10&SR266
RouteInterstate I0840
Coordinates36.04603, -86.42968
Functional classRural 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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length381 ft (116.1 m)
Longest span96 ft (29.3 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.7 m)
Roadway width66 ft (20.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic37,760 (2021)
Projected traffic60,416 by 2042
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I840 over Hurricane Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is I840 over Hurricane Creek 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 Hurricane Creek carry?

About 37,760 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is I840 over Hurricane Creek?

The structure is 381 ft (116.1 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.3 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns I840 over Hurricane Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.