US Bridges

I-269 over Ramp "h" / Norfork S. RR

Good

Fayette County, Tennessee · 0.1 MI Sout of SR-57 Jct. · Structure no. 24SR0570027

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
175 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,887
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-269 over Ramp "h" / Norfork S. RR is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying I-269 over Ramp "h" / Norfork S. RR in Fayette 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.

It carries about 9,887 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,819 by 2042. The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesI-269
CrossesRamp "h" / Norfork S. RR
Location0.1 MI Sout of SR-57 Jct.
RouteInterstate 269
CountyFayette County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.04286, -89.63834
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length175 ft (53.3 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,887 (2021)
Projected traffic15,819 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-269 over Ramp "h" / Norfork S. RR built?

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

What condition is I-269 over Ramp "h" / Norfork S. 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does I-269 over Ramp "h" / Norfork S. RR carry?

About 9,887 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is I-269 over Ramp "h" / Norfork S. RR?

The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns I-269 over Ramp "h" / Norfork S. RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.