US Bridges

I640 Rl over I640-RL / Washington Pk.

Good

Knox County, Tennessee · E. of SR 33 · Structure no. 47I06400021

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
224 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
69,368
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I640 Rl over I640-RL / Washington Pk. is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying I640 Rl over I640-RL / Washington Pk. in Knox County, Tennessee. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 69,368 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 110,989 by 2042. The structure is 224 ft (68.3 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI640 Rl
CrossesI640-RL / Washington Pk.
LocationE. of SR 33
RouteInterstate 640
Coordinates36.03195, -83.88675
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.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length224 ft (68.3 m)
Longest span112 ft (34.1 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.9 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic69,368 (2021)
Projected traffic110,989 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I640 Rl over I640-RL / Washington Pk. built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is I640 Rl over I640-RL / Washington Pk. 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does I640 Rl over I640-RL / Washington Pk. carry?

About 69,368 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is I640 Rl over I640-RL / Washington Pk.?

The structure is 224 ft (68.3 m) long with a longest span of 112 ft (34.1 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns I640 Rl over I640-RL / Washington Pk.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.