I75 Rl over Bull Run Creek
FairKnox County, Tennessee · 1.3 M NW of SR170 · Structure no. 47I00750061
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 183 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 57,022
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I75 Rl over Bull Run Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I75 Rl over Bull Run Creek in Knox County, Tennessee. It was built in 1969, 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 57,022 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 71,856 by 2041. The structure is 183 ft (55.9 m) long and 94 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I75 Rl over Bull Run Creek built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.
What condition is I75 Rl over Bull Run Creek 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 Bull Run Creek carry?
About 57,022 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is I75 Rl over Bull Run Creek?
The structure is 183 ft (55.9 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.8 m) and a deck 94 ft wide.
Who owns I75 Rl over Bull Run Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.