US Bridges

I75 over SR 9

Fair

Anderson County, Tennessee · 11.28 Mi.From Knox Co.Ln. · Structure no. 01I00750036

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
168 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
43,155
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I75 over SR 9 is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying I75 over SR 9 in Anderson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 5 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 43,155 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 66,069 by 2042. The structure is 168 ft (51.2 m) long and 45 ft wide.

CarriesI75
CrossesSR 9
Location11.28 Mi.From Knox Co.Ln.
RouteInterstate 75
Coordinates36.23335, -84.16022
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length168 ft (51.2 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.6 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic43,155 (2021)
Projected traffic66,069 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I75 over SR 9 built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is I75 over SR 9 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 SR 9 carry?

About 43,155 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is I75 over SR 9?

The structure is 168 ft (51.2 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns I75 over SR 9?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.