US Bridges

FAP 68 over I75

Good

Monroe County, Tennessee · Near Mcminn CO Line · Structure no. 62I00750002

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Concrete Continuous
Length
337 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,339
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 68 over I75 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying FAP 68 over I75 in Monroe County, Tennessee. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 55 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 6,339 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,142 by 2042. The structure is 337 ft (102.6 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFAP 68
CrossesI75
LocationNear Mcminn CO Line
RouteState Highway 68
Coordinates35.59903, -84.51691
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 inspectionAugust 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 rating54.7 US tons
Inventory rating42.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length337 ft (102.6 m)
Longest span119 ft (36.4 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,339 (2021)
Projected traffic10,142 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 FAP 68 over I75 built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.

What condition is FAP 68 over I75 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does FAP 68 over I75 carry?

About 6,339 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is FAP 68 over I75?

The structure is 337 ft (102.6 m) long with a longest span of 119 ft (36.4 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 68 over I75?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.