US Bridges

I 840 over Drainage Ditch

Good

Rutherford County, Tennessee · I 840 · Structure no. 75SR8400065

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
20 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
48,128
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 840 over Drainage Ditch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying I 840 over Drainage Ditch 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 48,128 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 85,840 by 2041. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesI 840
CrossesDrainage Ditch
LocationI 840
RouteInterstate I0840
Coordinates35.877, -86.48815
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic48,128 (2021)
Projected traffic85,840 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$328,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I 840 over Drainage Ditch built?

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

What condition is I 840 over Drainage Ditch 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 over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 48,128 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is I 840 over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.1 m).

Who owns I 840 over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.