US Bridges

Nfa E356 over East Copeland Rd. / I75

Good

Knox County, Tennessee · 1.3 M N SR131-I75 Exit · Structure no. 47I00750051

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
238 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,681
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa E356 over East Copeland Rd. / I75 is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Nfa E356 over East Copeland Rd. / I75 in Knox County, Tennessee. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 1,681 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,688 by 2041. The structure is 238 ft (72.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesNfa E356
CrossesEast Copeland Rd. / I75
Location1.3 M N SR131-I75 Exit
RouteCounty Highway 5915
Coordinates36.06633, -84.01082
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating33.7 US tons
Inventory rating23.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length238 ft (72.4 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,681 (2021)
Projected traffic2,688 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$560,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa E356 over East Copeland Rd. / I75 built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa E356 over East Copeland Rd. / I75 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Nfa E356 over East Copeland Rd. / I75 carry?

About 1,681 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Nfa E356 over East Copeland Rd. / I75?

The structure is 238 ft (72.4 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa E356 over East Copeland Rd. / I75?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.