US Bridges

Nfa A075 Ll over Baxter Ave-Ll / I275

FairPosted for load

Knox County, Tennessee · Baxter Ave · Structure no. 47I02750006

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
220 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
7,561
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A075 Ll over Baxter Ave-Ll / I275 is a concrete tee beam carrying Nfa A075 Ll over Baxter Ave-Ll / I275 in Knox County, Tennessee. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 66 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 7,561 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,098 by 2042. The structure is 220 ft (67 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A075 Ll
CrossesBaxter Ave-Ll / I275
LocationBaxter Ave
RouteCity Street 75
CountyKnox County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.9768, -83.93532
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length220 ft (67 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.1 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,561 (2021)
Projected traffic12,098 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$323,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A075 Ll over Baxter Ave-Ll / I275 built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is Nfa A075 Ll over Baxter Ave-Ll / I275 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa A075 Ll over Baxter Ave-Ll / I275 carry?

About 7,561 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A075 Ll over Baxter Ave-Ll / I275?

The structure is 220 ft (67 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A075 Ll over Baxter Ave-Ll / I275?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.