US Bridges

I840 over Tri. to Kelley Creek

Fair

Williamson County, Tennessee · Near SR-46 · Structure no. 94SR8400100

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
464 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
25,335
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I840 over Tri. to Kelley Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I840 over Tri. to Kelley Creek in Williamson County, Tennessee. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 6 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 25,335 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 34,048 by 2041. The structure is 464 ft (141.4 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesI840
CrossesTri. to Kelley Creek
LocationNear SR-46
RouteInterstate 840
Coordinates35.88403, -87.10439
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable 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 length464 ft (141.4 m)
Longest span116 ft (35.4 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,335 (2021)
Projected traffic34,048 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I840 over Tri. to Kelley Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is I840 over Tri. to Kelley Creek 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does I840 over Tri. to Kelley Creek carry?

About 25,335 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is I840 over Tri. to Kelley Creek?

The structure is 464 ft (141.4 m) long with a longest span of 116 ft (35.4 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns I840 over Tri. to Kelley Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.