US Bridges

I75 Rt LN over SR 9

Fair

Campbell County, Tennessee · In Vellice · Structure no. 07I00750021

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 1982
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
204 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
21,912
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I75 Rt LN over SR 9 is a concrete tee beam carrying I75 Rt LN over SR 9 in Campbell County, Tennessee. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 1982, 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 21,912 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 35,059 by 2042. The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long and 52 ft wide.

CarriesI75 Rt LN
CrossesSR 9
LocationIn Vellice
RouteInterstate 75
Coordinates36.57886, -84.11128
Functional classRural 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.5 US tons
Inventory rating34.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length204 ft (62.2 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.8 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,912 (2021)
Projected traffic35,059 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 Rt LN over SR 9 built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1982.

What condition is I75 Rt LN over SR 9 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 Rt LN over SR 9 carry?

About 21,912 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is I75 Rt LN over SR 9?

The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns I75 Rt LN over SR 9?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.