US Bridges

I840 over Big Turnbull Creek

Good

Williamson County, Tennessee · 0.7 MI E JCT SR46&I840 · Structure no. 94SR8400003

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
52 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
14,056
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I840 over Big Turnbull Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying I840 over Big Turnbull Creek in Williamson County, Tennessee. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 14,056 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,168 by 2041. The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesI840
CrossesBig Turnbull Creek
Location0.7 MI E JCT SR46&I840
RouteInterstate 840
Coordinates35.94222, -87.1922
Functional classRural 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to 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 length52 ft (15.9 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,056 (2021)
Projected traffic29,168 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Big Turnbull Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is I840 over Big Turnbull 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does I840 over Big Turnbull Creek carry?

About 14,056 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is I840 over Big Turnbull Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m).

Who owns I840 over Big Turnbull Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.