US Bridges

I81 over Pine Grove RD (A443)

Good

Greene County, Tennessee · .45 MI from Hamblen CO LN · Structure no. 30I00810002

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
143 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
44,318
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I81 over Pine Grove RD (A443) is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I81 over Pine Grove RD (A443) in Greene County, Tennessee. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 years old, older 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 44,318 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 70,909 by 2042. The structure is 143 ft (43.5 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI81
CrossesPine Grove RD (A443)
Location.45 MI from Hamblen CO LN
RouteInterstate 81
Coordinates36.20088, -83.12453
Functional classRural 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 inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.6 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length143 ft (43.5 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic44,318 (2021)
Projected traffic70,909 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I81 over Pine Grove RD (A443) built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is I81 over Pine Grove RD (A443) 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does I81 over Pine Grove RD (A443) carry?

About 44,318 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is I81 over Pine Grove RD (A443)?

The structure is 143 ft (43.5 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns I81 over Pine Grove RD (A443)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.