US Bridges

I275 Rp 5-D over I275 Rmp 5D/ 7 Rts-Rr-Ck

Good

Knox County, Tennessee · City of Knoxville · Structure no. 47I02750033

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,805 ft
14 main spans
Daily traffic
67,587
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I275 Rp 5-D over I275 Rmp 5D/ 7 Rts-Rr-Ck is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I275 Rp 5-D over I275 Rmp 5D/ 7 Rts-Rr-Ck in Knox County, Tennessee. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger 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 67,587 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 115,984 by 2041. The structure is 1,805 ft (550.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI275 Rp 5-D
CrossesI275 Rmp 5D/ 7 Rts-Rr-Ck
LocationCity of Knoxville
RouteInterstate 275
Coordinates35.96595, -83.92637
Functional classUrban 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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating52.9 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans14
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,805 ft (550.3 m)
Longest span179 ft (54.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic67,587 (2021)
Projected traffic115,984 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I275 Rp 5-D over I275 Rmp 5D/ 7 Rts-Rr-Ck built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is I275 Rp 5-D over I275 Rmp 5D/ 7 Rts-Rr-Ck 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 Rp 5-D over I275 Rmp 5D/ 7 Rts-Rr-Ck carry?

About 67,587 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is I275 Rp 5-D over I275 Rmp 5D/ 7 Rts-Rr-Ck?

The structure is 1,805 ft (550.3 m) long with a longest span of 179 ft (54.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns I275 Rp 5-D over I275 Rmp 5D/ 7 Rts-Rr-Ck?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.