US Bridges

I75 over Norman Chapel Rd. (3660)

Fair

Bradley County, Tennessee · In Cleveland City Limits · Structure no. 06I00750019

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
115 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
52,196
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I75 over Norman Chapel Rd. (3660) is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying I75 over Norman Chapel Rd. (3660) in Bradley County, Tennessee. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 52,196 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 76,710 by 2042. The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesI75
CrossesNorman Chapel Rd. (3660)
LocationIn Cleveland City Limits
RouteInterstate 75
CountyBradley County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.19878, -84.87743
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.7 US tons
Inventory rating29.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length115 ft (35.1 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.2 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic52,196 (2021)
Projected traffic76,710 by 2042
Trucks6%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.2 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I75 over Norman Chapel Rd. (3660) built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is I75 over Norman Chapel Rd. (3660) 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 Norman Chapel Rd. (3660) carry?

About 52,196 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is I75 over Norman Chapel Rd. (3660)?

The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.2 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns I75 over Norman Chapel Rd. (3660)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.