US Bridges

I75 over Harris Creek

Fair

Bradley County, Tennessee · 2 MI North of SR40 · Structure no. 06I00750005

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 1980
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
170 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
52,149
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I75 over Harris Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying I75 over Harris Creek in Bradley County, Tennessee. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 1980, so it is 60 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 52,149 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 76,637 by 2042. The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI75
CrossesHarris Creek
Location2 MI North of SR40
RouteInterstate 75
Coordinates35.16185, -84.93388
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.
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
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.3 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length170 ft (51.8 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic52,149 (2021)
Projected traffic76,637 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I75 over Harris Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.

What condition is I75 over Harris 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 Harris Creek carry?

About 52,149 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is I75 over Harris Creek?

The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns I75 over Harris Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.