I40
I40 in In South Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee received a condition grade of B (65/100). Built in 1972, the bridge carries 134K vehicles daily on I40 over 8th AVE (SR 6).
I40 carries a B on the BridgeSafety Condition Score with 65/100. Most component ratings are solid; one or two may show wear consistent with the structure’s age, but the bridge is not flagged as structurally deficient.
The bridge was built in 1972 and is now 54 years old, at or past the typical 50-year design life for bridges of its vintage. Maintenance and inspection cycles are correspondingly more involved than for newer structures. I40 carries an average daily traffic count of 133,586 vehicles, with 2 lane(s) crossing 8th AVE (SR 6). The owning agency is State Highway Agency; bridge inspection records flow into the federal NBI database annually.
Component Ratings
The riding surface, evaluated for cracking, spalling, and wear
Beams, girders, and trusses that support the deck
Piers, abutments, and foundations below the deck
Bridge Details
About This Bridge
I40 is a 54-year-old bridge located In South Nashville in Davidson County, Tennessee. The bridge carries I40 over 8th AVE (SR 6) with 2 traffic lanes, handling approximately 134K vehicles per day. Built in 1972, the structure spans 48.2 meters.
The bridge received a Condition Grade of B (65/100) based on Federal Highway Administration inspection data. Its deck is rated 6/9 (fair), superstructure 6/9 (fair), and substructure 6/9 (fair).
This bridge is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
Location Map
Frequently Asked Questions
I40 has a Condition Score of 65/100 (Grade B). Its deck is rated 6/9, superstructure 6/9, and substructure 6/9 on the NBI scale. The bridge is not classified as structurally deficient.
I40 was built in 1972, making it 54 years old. The average bridge age in the United States is 48 years.
I40 carries approximately 134K vehicles per day (average daily traffic). The bridge has 2 traffic lanes. It is 48.2 meters long and located on I40 in In South Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee.
No, I40 is not classified as structurally deficient. All three primary components (deck, superstructure, and substructure) are rated above 4 on the 0-9 NBI scale.
I40 is located In South Nashville in Davidson County, Tennessee. The bridge carries I40 over 8th AVE (SR 6). Its coordinates are 36.146667, -86.780000. It is maintained by State Highway Agency.
I40 carries I40 over 8th AVE (SR 6). The bridge is 48.2 meters long and was built in 1972.
Condition Score is calculated from deck (33%), superstructure (33%), and substructure (34%) NBI ratings with an age penalty for bridges over 50 years.
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2026.