US Bridges

I40 over Bartons Creek

Good

Wilson County, Tennessee · 1.3 M E JCT I40&I840 · Structure no. 95I00400063

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 2021
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
54 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
80,356
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I40 over Bartons Creek is a concrete continuous culvert 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 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 80,356 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 97,120 by 2042. The structure is 54 ft (16.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI40
CrossesBartons Creek
Location1.3 M E JCT I40&I840
RouteInterstate 40
Coordinates36.1829, -86.32902
Functional classUrban 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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.1 US tons
Inventory rating55.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length54 ft (16.4 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80,356 (2021)
Projected traffic97,120 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 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 54 ft (16.4 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m).

Who owns I40 over Bartons Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.