US Bridges

I40 over Branch and Nfa A852

Fair

Wilson County, Tennessee · In Wilson Co. · Structure no. 95I00400039

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
197 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
48,448
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I40 over Branch and Nfa A852 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I40 over Branch and Nfa A852 in Wilson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 1990, 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 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 48,448 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 77,517 by 2042. The structure is 197 ft (60 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI40
CrossesBranch and Nfa A852
LocationIn Wilson Co.
RouteInterstate 40
Coordinates36.19373, -86.22853
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length197 ft (60 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 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
CrossesHighway and waterway
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 Branch and Nfa A852 built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is I40 over Branch and Nfa A852 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does I40 over Branch and Nfa A852 carry?

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

How long is I40 over Branch and Nfa A852?

The structure is 197 ft (60 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns I40 over Branch and Nfa A852?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.