I40 over Bartons Creek
GoodWilson County, Tennessee · In Wilson Co. · Structure no. 95I00400019
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old, rebuilt 2021
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 115 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 80,356
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I40 over Bartons Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I40 over Bartons Creek in Wilson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 2021, so it is 60 years old, older 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 80,356 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 97,120 by 2042. The structure is 115 ft (35.2 m) long and 173 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I40 over Bartons Creek built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2021.
What condition is I40 over Bartons Creek 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does I40 over Bartons Creek carry?
About 80,356 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is I40 over Bartons Creek?
The structure is 115 ft (35.2 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.3 m) and a deck 173 ft wide.
Who owns I40 over Bartons Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.