US Bridges

Nfa B255 over I75

GoodPosted for load

Campbell County, Tennessee · .7 M W of State Route 297 · Structure no. 07I00750023

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
224 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
230
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa B255 over I75 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa B255 over I75 in Campbell County, Tennessee. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 230 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 368 by 2042. The structure is 224 ft (68.3 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesNfa B255
CrossesI75
Location.7 M W of State Route 297
RouteCounty Highway 255
Coordinates36.53368, -84.16718
Functional classRural Local

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 statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating37.1 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length224 ft (68.3 m)
Longest span132 ft (40.1 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic230 (2020)
Projected traffic368 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Nfa B255 over I75 built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa B255 over I75 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 Nfa B255 over I75 carry?

About 230 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa B255 over I75?

The structure is 224 ft (68.3 m) long with a longest span of 132 ft (40.1 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa B255 over I75?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.