US Bridges

I275 Rmp over I275-NB Ext. Rmp / SR-9

Good

Knox County, Tennessee · 1 M NW of SR9 · Structure no. 47I02750017

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
293 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
21,084
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I275 Rmp over I275-NB Ext. Rmp / SR-9 is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying I275 Rmp over I275-NB Ext. Rmp / SR-9 in Knox County, Tennessee. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 21,084 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 43,024 by 2041. The structure is 293 ft (89.3 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI275 Rmp
CrossesI275-NB Ext. Rmp / SR-9
Location1 M NW of SR9
RouteU.S. Route 9
Coordinates35.9994, -83.95609
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 inspectionOctober 2024
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 rating42.9 US tons
Inventory rating33.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length293 ft (89.3 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,084 (2021)
Projected traffic43,024 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 I275 Rmp over I275-NB Ext. Rmp / SR-9 built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is I275 Rmp over I275-NB Ext. Rmp / SR-9 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does I275 Rmp over I275-NB Ext. Rmp / SR-9 carry?

About 21,084 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is I275 Rmp over I275-NB Ext. Rmp / SR-9?

The structure is 293 ft (89.3 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns I275 Rmp over I275-NB Ext. Rmp / SR-9?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.