US Bridges

U.S. Route 25E S.B over Tiprell RD Southern RR

Good

Claiborne County, Tennessee · West Bridge at South End · Structure no. 5230012P0000000

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
353 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,000
2024 count
Owner
Federal
National Park Service

About this bridge

U.S. Route 25E S.B over Tiprell RD Southern RR is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying U.S. Route 25E S.B over Tiprell RD Southern RR in Claiborne County, Tennessee. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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.

It carries about 3,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,600 by 2044. The structure is 353 ft (107.7 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesU.S. Route 25E S.B
CrossesTiprell RD Southern RR
LocationWest Bridge at South End
RouteFederal Lands Road 10
Coordinates36.59478, -83.67111
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating94 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length353 ft (107.7 m)
Longest span142 ft (43.3 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.3 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,000 (2024)
Projected traffic3,600 by 2044
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerNational Park Service
Maintained byNational Park Service
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$45,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was U.S. Route 25E S.B over Tiprell RD Southern RR built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is U.S. Route 25E S.B over Tiprell RD Southern RR 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does U.S. Route 25E S.B over Tiprell RD Southern RR carry?

About 3,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is U.S. Route 25E S.B over Tiprell RD Southern RR?

The structure is 353 ft (107.7 m) long with a longest span of 142 ft (43.3 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns U.S. Route 25E S.B over Tiprell RD Southern RR?

It is owned by the National Park Service.