Nfa 1279 over I75
FairLoudon County, Tennessee · 5 M N Lenoir City · Structure no. 53I00750037
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 235 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 879
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Nfa 1279 over I75 is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Nfa 1279 over I75 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 879 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,406 by 2042. The structure is 235 ft (71.6 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Nfa 1279 over I75 built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.
What condition is Nfa 1279 over I75 in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.
How much traffic does Nfa 1279 over I75 carry?
About 879 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Nfa 1279 over I75?
The structure is 235 ft (71.6 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns Nfa 1279 over I75?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.