US Bridges

I81 over Jearoldstown RD (2596)

Fair

Greene County, Tennessee · 1MI.FROM Washington Co.Ln · Structure no. 30I00810070

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
124 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
38,635
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I81 over Jearoldstown RD (2596) is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying I81 over Jearoldstown RD (2596) in Greene County, Tennessee. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 5 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 38,635 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 51,264 by 2040. The structure is 124 ft (37.9 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI81
CrossesJearoldstown RD (2596)
Location1MI.FROM Washington Co.Ln
RouteInterstate 81
CountyGreene County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.38842, -82.6599
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length124 ft (37.9 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.3 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic38,635 (2021)
Projected traffic51,264 by 2040
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 Jearoldstown RD (2596) built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is I81 over Jearoldstown RD (2596) 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 Jearoldstown RD (2596) carry?

About 38,635 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is I81 over Jearoldstown RD (2596)?

The structure is 124 ft (37.9 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.3 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns I81 over Jearoldstown RD (2596)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.