US Bridges

I840 over Branch

Good

Williamson County, Tennessee · 1.5 MI W JCT SR11 & I840 · Structure no. 94SR8400045

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
228 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
21,372
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I840 over Branch is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I840 over Branch in Williamson County, Tennessee. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 37,968 by 2041. The structure is 228 ft (69.5 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesI840
CrossesBranch
Location1.5 MI W JCT SR11 & I840
RouteInterstate 840
Coordinates35.82238, -86.89582
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.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating97.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length228 ft (69.5 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.2 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,372 (2021)
Projected traffic37,968 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I840 over Branch built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is I840 over Branch 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does I840 over Branch carry?

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

How long is I840 over Branch?

The structure is 228 ft (69.5 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns I840 over Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.