I840 over Sinking Creek
GoodWilson County, Tennessee · 4.8 MI SW JCT SR10&SR265 · Structure no. 95SR8400005
- Built
- 1994
- 31 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 150 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 35,929
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I840 over Sinking Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying I840 over Sinking Creek in Wilson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger 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 35,929 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 57,486 by 2042. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I840 over Sinking Creek built?
It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.
What condition is I840 over Sinking 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 I840 over Sinking Creek carry?
About 35,929 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is I840 over Sinking Creek?
The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns I840 over Sinking Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.