Perimeter Road over Poplar Creek
FairRoane County, Tennessee · 1.05 KM N. of SR 58 · Structure no. 000000000206348
- Built
- 1998
- 27 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 292 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 760
- 2022 count
- Owner
- Unknown
About this bridge
Perimeter Road over Poplar Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Perimeter Road over Poplar Creek in Roane County, Tennessee. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger 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 760 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 930 by 2042. The structure is 292 ft (89 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Perimeter Road over Poplar Creek built?
It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.
What condition is Perimeter Road over Poplar Creek 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 Perimeter Road over Poplar Creek carry?
About 760 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Perimeter Road over Poplar Creek?
The structure is 292 ft (89 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Perimeter Road over Poplar Creek?
It is owned by the owner is not reported.