US Bridges

SR-1 over E.Fifth AVE/I40 Wb-Rp 1A

Good

Knox County, Tennessee · In Knoxville @ I40 Exch · Structure no. 47I00400201

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
128 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,208
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-1 over E.Fifth AVE/I40 Wb-Rp 1A is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR-1 over E.Fifth AVE/I40 Wb-Rp 1A in Knox County, Tennessee. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 63 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 5,208 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,024 by 2041. The structure is 128 ft (38.9 m) long and 73 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR-1
CrossesE.Fifth AVE/I40 Wb-Rp 1A
LocationIn Knoxville @ I40 Exch
RouteCity Street 6025
Coordinates35.9759, -83.91891
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length128 ft (38.9 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.1 m)
Deck width73 ft (22.1 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,208 (2021)
Projected traffic11,024 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$484,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR-1 over E.Fifth AVE/I40 Wb-Rp 1A built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is SR-1 over E.Fifth AVE/I40 Wb-Rp 1A 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does SR-1 over E.Fifth AVE/I40 Wb-Rp 1A carry?

About 5,208 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SR-1 over E.Fifth AVE/I40 Wb-Rp 1A?

The structure is 128 ft (38.9 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.1 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.

Who owns SR-1 over E.Fifth AVE/I40 Wb-Rp 1A?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.