US Bridges

I840 over Sinking Creek

Good

Wilson County, Tennessee · 4.8 MI SW JCT SR10&SR265 · Structure no. 95SR8400006

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).

CarriesI840
CrossesSinking Creek
Location4.8 MI SW JCT SR10&SR265
RouteInterstate 840
Coordinates36.10125, -86.41483
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35,929 (2021)
Projected traffic57,486 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 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.