US Bridges

I75 Rl over I75 /Bull Run Valley Rd.

Good

Knox County, Tennessee · 1.6 MI S. of Anderson Co. · Structure no. 47I00750063

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
163 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
57,022
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I75 Rl over I75 /Bull Run Valley Rd. is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying I75 Rl over I75 /Bull Run Valley Rd. 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 57,022 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 71,856 by 2041. The structure is 163 ft (49.7 m) long and 94 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI75 Rl
CrossesI75 /Bull Run Valley Rd.
Location1.6 MI S. of Anderson Co.
RouteInterstate 75
Coordinates36.09623, -84.01685
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length163 ft (49.7 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width94 ft (28.7 m)
Roadway width90 ft (27.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic57,022 (2021)
Projected traffic71,856 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I75 Rl over I75 /Bull Run Valley Rd. built?

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

What condition is I75 Rl over I75 /Bull Run Valley Rd. 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 I75 Rl over I75 /Bull Run Valley Rd. carry?

About 57,022 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is I75 Rl over I75 /Bull Run Valley Rd.?

The structure is 163 ft (49.7 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 94 ft wide.

Who owns I75 Rl over I75 /Bull Run Valley Rd.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.