I75 Rl over Merchant Rd.
FairKnox County, Tennessee · 3.5 M SW of SR9 · Structure no. 47I00750033
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old, rebuilt 1998
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 183 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 101,296
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I75 Rl over Merchant Rd. is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I75 Rl over Merchant Rd. in Knox County, Tennessee. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 56 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 101,296 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 117,312 by 2041. The structure is 183 ft (55.8 m) long and 114 ft wide.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I75 Rl over Merchant Rd. built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.
What condition is I75 Rl over Merchant Rd. 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 January 2025.
How much traffic does I75 Rl over Merchant Rd. carry?
About 101,296 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is I75 Rl over Merchant Rd.?
The structure is 183 ft (55.8 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 114 ft wide.
Who owns I75 Rl over Merchant Rd.?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.