US Bridges

I275 over Second Creek

Fair

Knox County, Tennessee · 1.3 M SE JCT I60&I275 · Structure no. 47I02750029

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
39 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
60,703
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I275 over Second Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying I275 over Second Creek in Knox County, Tennessee. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger 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 60,703 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 109,856 by 2041. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesI275
CrossesSecond Creek
Location1.3 M SE JCT I60&I275
RouteInterstate 275
CountyKnox County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.98333, -83.94
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60,703 (2021)
Projected traffic109,856 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$766,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I275 over Second Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is I275 over Second 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does I275 over Second Creek carry?

About 60,703 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is I275 over Second Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns I275 over Second Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.