US Bridges

I840 over I 840-L / Rmps "o"&"q"

Good

Williamson County, Tennessee · 0.2 MI E Jct. I65 & I840 · Structure no. 94SR8400064

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
334 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
41,839
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I840 over I 840-L / Rmps "o"&"q" is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I840 over I 840-L / Rmps "o"&"q" 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 41,839 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 60,038 by 2041. The structure is 334 ft (101.8 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesI840
CrossesI 840-L / Rmps "o"&"q"
Location0.2 MI E Jct. I65 & I840
RouteInterstate 840
Coordinates35.82207, -86.83556
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 inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length334 ft (101.8 m)
Longest span182 ft (55.5 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic41,839 (2021)
Projected traffic60,038 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I840 over I 840-L / Rmps "o"&"q" built?

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

What condition is I840 over I 840-L / Rmps "o"&"q" 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 I 840-L / Rmps "o"&"q" carry?

About 41,839 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is I840 over I 840-L / Rmps "o"&"q"?

The structure is 334 ft (101.8 m) long with a longest span of 182 ft (55.5 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns I840 over I 840-L / Rmps "o"&"q"?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.