I81 over Wesley RD (A178)
FairGreene County, Tennessee · 16.05M.FROM Hamblen CO LN · Structure no. 30I00810040
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 120 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 37,616
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I81 over Wesley RD (A178) is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying I81 over Wesley RD (A178) in Greene County, Tennessee. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 50,592 by 2040. The structure is 120 ft (36.7 m) long and 44 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I81 over Wesley RD (A178) built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.
What condition is I81 over Wesley RD (A178) 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 Wesley RD (A178) carry?
About 37,616 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is I81 over Wesley RD (A178)?
The structure is 120 ft (36.7 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.6 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns I81 over Wesley RD (A178)?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.