US Bridges

I75 over Branch

Fair

Campbell County, Tennessee · N. of Anderson Co. Line · Structure no. 07I00750001

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
41 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
41,884
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I75 over Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying I75 over Branch in Campbell County, Tennessee. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 41,884 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 67,014 by 2042. The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesI75
CrossesBranch
LocationN. of Anderson Co. Line
RouteInterstate 75
CountyCampbell County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.23987, -84.17285
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length41 ft (12.4 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic41,884 (2021)
Projected traffic67,014 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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$4.1 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I75 over Branch built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is I75 over Branch 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does I75 over Branch carry?

About 41,884 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is I75 over Branch?

The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.7 m).

Who owns I75 over Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.