US Bridges

I75 over Bancroft RD (nfa 2261)

Fair

Bradley County, Tennessee · Near SR 60 · Structure no. 06I00750001

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
109 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
60,977
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I75 over Bancroft RD (nfa 2261) is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying I75 over Bancroft RD (nfa 2261) in Bradley County, Tennessee. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 62 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 60,977 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 86,800 by 2042. The structure is 109 ft (33.2 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesI75
CrossesBancroft RD (nfa 2261)
LocationNear SR 60
RouteInterstate 75
CountyBradley County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.1417, -84.98579
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length109 ft (33.2 m)
Longest span46 ft (13.9 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60,977 (2021)
Projected traffic86,800 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I75 over Bancroft RD (nfa 2261) built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is I75 over Bancroft RD (nfa 2261) 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 Bancroft RD (nfa 2261) carry?

About 60,977 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is I75 over Bancroft RD (nfa 2261)?

The structure is 109 ft (33.2 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (13.9 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns I75 over Bancroft RD (nfa 2261)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.