US Bridges

I75 over Old Lower River RD 1185

Good

Bradley County, Tennessee · .75 Mi.S.Of Mcminn Co. · Structure no. 06I00750029

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
126 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
48,545
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I75 over Old Lower River RD 1185 is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying I75 over Old Lower River RD 1185 in Bradley County, Tennessee. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 years old, older than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 48,545 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 70,970 by 2041. The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI75
CrossesOld Lower River RD 1185
Location.75 Mi.S.Of Mcminn Co.
RouteInterstate 75
Coordinates35.3077, -84.80643
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length126 ft (38.4 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic48,545 (2021)
Projected traffic70,970 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 Old Lower River RD 1185 built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is I75 over Old Lower River RD 1185 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does I75 over Old Lower River RD 1185 carry?

About 48,545 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is I75 over Old Lower River RD 1185?

The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns I75 over Old Lower River RD 1185?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.