US Bridges

I75 Rl over Nfa A051 Hotchkiss Vly R

Good

Loudon County, Tennessee · 1.2 M SE of Lenior City · Structure no. 53I00750031

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
155 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
55,134
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I75 Rl over Nfa A051 Hotchkiss Vly R is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I75 Rl over Nfa A051 Hotchkiss Vly R 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 155 ft (47.2 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI75 Rl
CrossesNfa A051 Hotchkiss Vly R
Location1.2 M SE of Lenior City
RouteInterstate 75
Coordinates35.80798, -84.30603
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 rating60.4 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length155 ft (47.2 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.8 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic55,134 (2021)
Projected traffic88,214 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 Rl over Nfa A051 Hotchkiss Vly R built?

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

What condition is I75 Rl over Nfa A051 Hotchkiss Vly R 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 Rl over Nfa A051 Hotchkiss Vly R carry?

About 55,134 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is I75 Rl over Nfa A051 Hotchkiss Vly R?

The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns I75 Rl over Nfa A051 Hotchkiss Vly R?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.