US Bridges

Nfa E455 over Franks RD / I-75 & Ramp

Good

Hamilton County, Tennessee · 1 Mi. N of SR-153 Jct. · Structure no. 33I00750043

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
275 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
7,946
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa E455 over Franks RD / I-75 & Ramp is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa E455 over Franks RD / I-75 & Ramp in Hamilton County, Tennessee. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 years old, younger than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 7,946 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,856 by 2041. The structure is 275 ft (83.8 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesNfa E455
CrossesFranks RD / I-75 & Ramp
Location1 Mi. N of SR-153 Jct.
RouteCity Street 4988
Coordinates35.03223, -85.16637
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length275 ft (83.8 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.7 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,946 (2021)
Projected traffic15,856 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa E455 over Franks RD / I-75 & Ramp built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa E455 over Franks RD / I-75 & Ramp in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa E455 over Franks RD / I-75 & Ramp carry?

About 7,946 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Nfa E455 over Franks RD / I-75 & Ramp?

The structure is 275 ft (83.8 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.7 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa E455 over Franks RD / I-75 & Ramp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.