US Bridges

I840 over 840/ Thompson Station RD

Good

Williamson County, Tennessee · 7 MI W Jct. I65 & I840 · Structure no. 94SR8400040

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
264 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
21,372
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I840 over 840/ Thompson Station RD is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I840 over 840/ Thompson Station RD in Williamson County, Tennessee. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 21,372 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,603 by 2041. The structure is 264 ft (80.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesI840
Crosses840/ Thompson Station RD
Location7 MI W Jct. I65 & I840
RouteInterstate 840
Coordinates35.8211, -86.9579
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length264 ft (80.5 m)
Longest span95 ft (29.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,372 (2021)
Projected traffic31,603 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 I840 over 840/ Thompson Station RD built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is I840 over 840/ Thompson Station RD 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does I840 over 840/ Thompson Station RD carry?

About 21,372 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is I840 over 840/ Thompson Station RD?

The structure is 264 ft (80.5 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns I840 over 840/ Thompson Station RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.