US Bridges

I75 Rp over Small Branch

Good

Hamilton County, Tennessee · JCT I-75 & 4307 · Structure no. 33I00750071

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
46 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
120,984
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I75 Rp over Small Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying I75 Rp over Small Branch in Hamilton County, Tennessee. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older 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 120,984 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 177,952 by 2040. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 364 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesI75 Rp
CrossesSmall Branch
LocationJCT I-75 & 4307
RouteInterstate 75
Coordinates35.01865, -85.17705
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width364 ft (110.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic120,984 (2021)
Projected traffic177,952 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 I75 Rp over Small Branch built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is I75 Rp over Small Branch 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 I75 Rp over Small Branch carry?

About 120,984 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is I75 Rp over Small Branch?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 364 ft wide.

Who owns I75 Rp over Small Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.