US Bridges

FAP 9 over I75

Fair

Campbell County, Tennessee · Near Caryville · Structure no. 07I00750009

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
219 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
32,569
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 9 over I75 is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying FAP 9 over I75 in Campbell 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 32,569 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 52,110 by 2042. The structure is 219 ft (66.8 m) long and 34 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesFAP 9
CrossesI75
LocationNear Caryville
RouteU.S. Route 25
CountyCampbell County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.29888, -84.21639
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.4 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length219 ft (66.8 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic32,569 (2021)
Projected traffic52,110 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$1.1 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 9 over I75 built?

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

What condition is FAP 9 over I75 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 FAP 9 over I75 carry?

About 32,569 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is FAP 9 over I75?

The structure is 219 ft (66.8 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 9 over I75?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.