US Bridges

I840 over Oak Grove RD

Good

Wilson County, Tennessee · 3.7 MI NW JCT SR10&SR265 · Structure no. 95SR8400011

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
216 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20,977
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I840 over Oak Grove RD is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I840 over Oak Grove RD 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 20,977 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,563 by 2042. The structure is 216 ft (65.8 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesI840
CrossesOak Grove RD
Location3.7 MI NW JCT SR10&SR265
RouteInterstate 840
Coordinates36.14618, -86.36919
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length216 ft (65.8 m)
Longest span103 ft (31.4 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,977 (2021)
Projected traffic33,563 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I840 over Oak Grove RD built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is I840 over Oak Grove RD 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does I840 over Oak Grove RD carry?

About 20,977 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is I840 over Oak Grove RD?

The structure is 216 ft (65.8 m) long with a longest span of 103 ft (31.4 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns I840 over Oak Grove RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.