US Bridges

I75 over Hinds Creek

Fair

Anderson County, Tennessee · 2.5 M N of SR61 · Structure no. 01I00750005

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
134 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
53,108
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I75 over Hinds Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I75 over Hinds Creek in Anderson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 years old, older than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 53,108 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 77,856 by 2041. The structure is 134 ft (40.8 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI75
CrossesHinds Creek
Location2.5 M N of SR61
RouteInterstate 75
Coordinates36.14215, -84.04855
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.1 US tons
Inventory rating33.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length134 ft (40.8 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.6 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic53,108 (2021)
Projected traffic77,856 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I75 over Hinds Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is I75 over Hinds Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does I75 over Hinds Creek carry?

About 53,108 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is I75 over Hinds Creek?

The structure is 134 ft (40.8 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.6 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns I75 over Hinds Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.