FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

I40

Carrying I40 over I40 / CHARLOTTE AVE

NEAR NASHVILLE TENN., Davidson, Tennessee

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

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Bridge Snapshot: I40

The I40 bridge in Davidson, Tennessee carries I40 over I40 / CHARLOTTE AVE. It was built in 1962, making it 64 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel continuous. Daily traffic averages 11,699 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of Tennessee bridges.

The latest FHWA inspection records show limited component ratings on file. The weakest component sits in unrated condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How I40 compares

836
Bridges in Davidson · 26 in Poor condition

Live comparison across Tennessee.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
83.0 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
29.0
Essentiality /15
0.0
Special reductions
−1.0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Overall Condition
Unrated

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1962
Material
Steel Continuous
Avg Daily Traffic
11,699 vehicles/day
Structure Number
19I00400021

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether I40 is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
  • Compare I40 against other structures in Davidson and across Tennessee. Tennessee bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for I40?

I40 in Davidson, Tennessee on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is I40 inspected?

I40's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 11,699 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. I40 is currently shown as unrated condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for I40?

An inventory load rating is not recorded for I40.

Who is responsible for maintaining I40?

Ownership is not specified for I40 in the NBI.

How old is I40 and does age affect safety?

I40 was built in 1962, making it 64 years old.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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