US Bridges

I75 over Nfa A164

Fair

Bradley County, Tennessee · East of Cleveland · Structure no. 06I00750023

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
129 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
49,566
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I75 over Nfa A164 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I75 over Nfa A164 in Bradley County, Tennessee. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 49,566 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 72,574 by 2041. The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI75
CrossesNfa A164
LocationEast of Cleveland
RouteInterstate 75
Coordinates35.2543, -84.83633
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.5 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length129 ft (39.3 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic49,566 (2021)
Projected traffic72,574 by 2041
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I75 over Nfa A164 built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is I75 over Nfa A164 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 Nfa A164 carry?

About 49,566 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is I75 over Nfa A164?

The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns I75 over Nfa A164?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.