US Bridges

SR311 EB Ramp over Colonial Pipeline

Good

Bradley County, Tennessee · 1/2 Mi. East OFI-75 · Structure no. 06SR3110005

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
121 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
21,412
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR311 EB Ramp over Colonial Pipeline is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR311 EB Ramp over Colonial Pipeline in Bradley County, Tennessee. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 years old, younger 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 21,412 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,686 by 2041. The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesSR311 EB Ramp
CrossesColonial Pipeline
Location1/2 Mi. East OFI-75
RouteU.S. Route 64
Coordinates35.14793, -84.93716
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length121 ft (36.9 m)
Longest span121 ft (36.9 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,412 (2021)
Projected traffic33,686 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate 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 SR311 EB Ramp over Colonial Pipeline built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR311 EB Ramp over Colonial Pipeline 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does SR311 EB Ramp over Colonial Pipeline carry?

About 21,412 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR311 EB Ramp over Colonial Pipeline?

The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long with a longest span of 121 ft (36.9 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns SR311 EB Ramp over Colonial Pipeline?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.