US Bridges

I75 Ll over Nfa A658 Matlock Bend RD

Good

Loudon County, Tennessee · 1.4 M SW of SR72 · Structure no. 53I00750014

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
142 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
52,785
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I75 Ll over Nfa A658 Matlock Bend RD is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying I75 Ll over Nfa A658 Matlock Bend RD in Loudon County, Tennessee. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 years old, older 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 52,785 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 84,456 by 2042. The structure is 142 ft (43.2 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI75 Ll
CrossesNfa A658 Matlock Bend RD
Location1.4 M SW of SR72
RouteInterstate 75
Coordinates35.7486, -84.38149
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 inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.5 US tons
Inventory rating33.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length142 ft (43.2 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic52,785 (2021)
Projected traffic84,456 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
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 I75 Ll over Nfa A658 Matlock Bend RD built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is I75 Ll over Nfa A658 Matlock Bend RD 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does I75 Ll over Nfa A658 Matlock Bend RD carry?

About 52,785 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is I75 Ll over Nfa A658 Matlock Bend RD?

The structure is 142 ft (43.2 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns I75 Ll over Nfa A658 Matlock Bend RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.