I640 Ll over I640-LL (wb) / I275
FairKnox County, Tennessee · Sharps Gap Exchange · Structure no. 47I02750020
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old, rebuilt 1981
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 181 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 89,826
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I640 Ll over I640-LL (wb) / I275 is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying I640 Ll over I640-LL (wb) / I275 in Knox County, Tennessee. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 1981, so it is 63 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 89,826 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 156,784 by 2040. The structure is 181 ft (55.1 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I640 Ll over I640-LL (wb) / I275 built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1981.
What condition is I640 Ll over I640-LL (wb) / 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does I640 Ll over I640-LL (wb) / I275 carry?
About 89,826 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is I640 Ll over I640-LL (wb) / I275?
The structure is 181 ft (55.1 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.1 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.
Who owns I640 Ll over I640-LL (wb) / I275?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.