Access Road over Discharge Channel
GoodMarion County, Tennessee · Raccoon Mtn Pump Storage · Structure no. 580X1000001
- Built
- 1977
- 48 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 90 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 200
- 2021 count
- Owner
- Federal
- Tennessee Valley Authority
About this bridge
Access Road over Discharge Channel is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Access Road over Discharge Channel in Marion County, Tennessee. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 430 by 2041. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Access Road over Discharge Channel built?
It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.
What condition is Access Road over Discharge Channel 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does Access Road over Discharge Channel carry?
About 200 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Access Road over Discharge Channel?
The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns Access Road over Discharge Channel?
It is owned by the Tennessee Valley Authority.