I75 over Coal Creek
FairAnderson County, Tennessee · 1.5 M E of Lake City · Structure no. 01I00750027
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 532 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 49,351
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I75 over Coal Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I75 over Coal Creek in Anderson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 49,351 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 72,861 by 2041. The structure is 532 ft (162.2 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I75 over Coal Creek built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.
What condition is I75 over Coal 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does I75 over Coal Creek carry?
About 49,351 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is I75 over Coal Creek?
The structure is 532 ft (162.2 m) long with a longest span of 156 ft (47.5 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns I75 over Coal Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.