US Bridges

I81 & Ramps over Stoney Creek

Fair

Greene County, Tennessee · 5.45 M from Hamblen CO LN · Structure no. 30I00810073

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
37,035
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I81 & Ramps over Stoney Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying I81 & Ramps over Stoney Creek in Greene County, Tennessee. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 37,035 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 49,984 by 2040. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 628 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI81 & Ramps
CrossesStoney Creek
Location5.45 M from Hamblen CO LN
RouteInterstate 81
CountyGreene County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.22467, -83.03657
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width628 ft (191.4 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic37,035 (2021)
Projected traffic49,984 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I81 & Ramps over Stoney Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is I81 & Ramps over Stoney 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 & Ramps over Stoney Creek carry?

About 37,035 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is I81 & Ramps over Stoney Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 628 ft wide.

Who owns I81 & Ramps over Stoney Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.