I81 over Puncheon Creek
FairGreene County, Tennessee · 13.24M.FROM Hamblen Co.Ln · Structure no. 30I00810031
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 22 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 37,616
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I81 over Puncheon Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying I81 over Puncheon Creek 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 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 37,616 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 60,186 by 2042. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 148 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I81 over Puncheon Creek built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.
What condition is I81 over Puncheon Creek 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does I81 over Puncheon Creek carry?
About 37,616 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is I81 over Puncheon Creek?
The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 148 ft wide.
Who owns I81 over Puncheon Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.