I81 over Branch
FairJefferson County, Tennessee · .9 M NE of SR341-I81 Exc · Structure no. 45I00810021
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 22 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 49,004
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I81 over Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying I81 over Branch in Jefferson 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 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 49,004 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 78,406 by 2042. The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long and 109 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I81 over Branch built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is I81 over Branch 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 Branch carry?
About 49,004 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is I81 over Branch?
The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.8 m) and a deck 109 ft wide.
Who owns I81 over Branch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.