I75 over I75 Rl / Hotchkiss Creek
GoodLoudon County, Tennessee · 3.1 M NE of Lenoir City · Structure no. 53I00750025
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 25 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 55,134
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I75 over I75 Rl / Hotchkiss Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying I75 over I75 Rl / Hotchkiss Creek 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 55,134 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 88,214 by 2042. The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I75 over I75 Rl / Hotchkiss Creek built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.
What condition is I75 over I75 Rl / Hotchkiss Creek 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 over I75 Rl / Hotchkiss Creek carry?
About 55,134 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is I75 over I75 Rl / Hotchkiss Creek?
The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).
Who owns I75 over I75 Rl / Hotchkiss Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.