I81 over Garder Creek
FairGreene County, Tennessee · 18.37M.FROM Hamblen Co.Ln · Structure no. 30I00810043
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 34 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 37,616
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I81 over Garder Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying I81 over Garder Creek in Greene County, Tennessee. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 59,901 by 2041. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 380 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I81 over Garder Creek built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is I81 over Garder 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 Garder Creek carry?
About 37,616 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is I81 over Garder Creek?
The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 380 ft wide.
Who owns I81 over Garder Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.