US Bridges

I75 over Candies Creek

Fair

Bradley County, Tennessee · In Cleveland City Limits · Structure no. 06I00750016

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 1978
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
378 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
52,149
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I75 over Candies Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I75 over Candies Creek in Bradley County, Tennessee. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 1978, 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 52,149 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 76,637 by 2041. The structure is 378 ft (115.2 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
CrossesCandies Creek
LocationIn Cleveland City Limits
RouteInterstate 75
CountyBradley County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.18687, -84.90265
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length378 ft (115.2 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.3 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic52,149 (2021)
Projected traffic76,637 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure3
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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$2 million (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I75 over Candies Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1978.

What condition is I75 over Candies 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 Candies Creek carry?

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

How long is I75 over Candies Creek?

The structure is 378 ft (115.2 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.3 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns I75 over Candies Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.