US Bridges

I40 over Spring Creek

Good

Wilson County, Tennessee · In Wilson Co. · Structure no. 95I00400037

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
264 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
48,448
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I40 over Spring Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I40 over Spring Creek in Wilson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 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 48,448 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 77,517 by 2042. The structure is 264 ft (80.5 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI40
CrossesSpring Creek
LocationIn Wilson Co.
RouteInterstate 40
Coordinates36.19348, -86.23838
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.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.7 US tons
Inventory rating27.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length264 ft (80.5 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic48,448 (2021)
Projected traffic77,517 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I40 over Spring Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is I40 over Spring 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 Spring Creek carry?

About 48,448 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is I40 over Spring Creek?

The structure is 264 ft (80.5 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns I40 over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.