US Bridges

I75 over Cove Creek

Fair

Campbell County, Tennessee · 5.8 from Anderson Co. Li. · Structure no. 07I00750015

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
244 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
30,123
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I75 over Cove Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I75 over Cove Creek in Campbell County, Tennessee. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 30,123 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 48,197 by 2042. The structure is 244 ft (74.4 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI75
CrossesCove Creek
Location5.8 from Anderson Co. Li.
RouteInterstate 75
Coordinates36.30662, -84.22858
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating31.4 US tons
Inventory rating23.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length244 ft (74.4 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30,123 (2021)
Projected traffic48,197 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I75 over Cove Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is I75 over Cove Creek 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 Cove Creek carry?

About 30,123 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is I75 over Cove Creek?

The structure is 244 ft (74.4 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns I75 over Cove Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.