US Bridges

I 840 over I 840 /Csx Rr&harpeth

Fair

Williamson County, Tennessee · 2.1 MI W JCT.SR11&I840 · Structure no. 94SR8400077

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
680 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
39,020
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 840 over I 840 /Csx Rr&harpeth is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 840 over I 840 /Csx Rr&harpeth 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 39,020 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 57,094 by 2041. The structure is 680 ft (207.3 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesI 840
CrossesI 840 /Csx Rr&harpeth
Location2.1 MI W JCT.SR11&I840
RouteInterstate 840
Coordinates35.84376, -86.70834
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.5 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length680 ft (207.3 m)
Longest span122 ft (37.2 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic39,020 (2021)
Projected traffic57,094 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad and waterway
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$6.9 million (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I 840 over I 840 /Csx Rr&harpeth built?

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

What condition is I 840 over I 840 /Csx Rr&harpeth in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does I 840 over I 840 /Csx Rr&harpeth carry?

About 39,020 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is I 840 over I 840 /Csx Rr&harpeth?

The structure is 680 ft (207.3 m) long with a longest span of 122 ft (37.2 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns I 840 over I 840 /Csx Rr&harpeth?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.