US Bridges

Topside RD over SR115

Good

Knox County, Tennessee · 1 Mile W of SR33 · Structure no. 47SR1150037

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
377 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,015
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Topside RD over SR115 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Topside RD over SR115 in Knox County, Tennessee. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,015 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,624 by 2042. The structure is 377 ft (115 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

CarriesTopside RD
CrossesSR115
Location1 Mile W of SR33
RouteCity Street 491
Coordinates35.87534, -83.95937
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length377 ft (115 m)
Longest span117 ft (35.7 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,015 (2021)
Projected traffic1,624 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed18 mi (29 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Topside RD over SR115 built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is Topside RD over SR115 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Topside RD over SR115 carry?

About 1,015 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Topside RD over SR115?

The structure is 377 ft (115 m) long with a longest span of 117 ft (35.7 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Topside RD over SR115?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.