US Bridges

I81 over SR 341

Fair

Jefferson County, Tennessee · 3.01MI from Hamblen CO LN · Structure no. 45I00810010

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
198 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
48,169
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I81 over SR 341 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I81 over SR 341 in Jefferson County, Tennessee. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 years old, younger 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 48,169 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 77,070 by 2042. The structure is 198 ft (60.4 m) long and 58 ft wide.

CarriesI81
CrossesSR 341
Location3.01MI from Hamblen CO LN
RouteInterstate 81
Coordinates36.10871, -83.33667
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length198 ft (60.4 m)
Longest span113 ft (34.4 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.7 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic48,169 (2021)
Projected traffic77,070 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 I81 over SR 341 built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is I81 over SR 341 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does I81 over SR 341 carry?

About 48,169 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is I81 over SR 341?

The structure is 198 ft (60.4 m) long with a longest span of 113 ft (34.4 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns I81 over SR 341?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.