US Bridges

I 840 over I840-RL / Cox RD

Good

Williamson County, Tennessee · 2.1 MI W JCT.SR11&I840 · Structure no. 94SR8400079

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

About this bridge

I 840 over I840-RL / Cox RD is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 840 over I840-RL / Cox RD 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 39,020 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 57,094 by 2041. The structure is 138 ft (42 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesI 840
CrossesI840-RL / Cox RD
Location2.1 MI W JCT.SR11&I840
RouteInterstate 840
Coordinates35.84705, -86.6998
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 rating60.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length138 ft (42 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.6 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
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 I 840 over I840-RL / Cox RD built?

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

What condition is I 840 over I840-RL / Cox 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does I 840 over I840-RL / Cox RD carry?

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

How long is I 840 over I840-RL / Cox RD?

The structure is 138 ft (42 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.6 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns I 840 over I840-RL / Cox RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.