US Bridges

I181 Lf LN over Horse Creek

Good

Sullivan County, Tennessee · Near SR 93 JCT Kingsport · Structure no. 82I00260019

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
279 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
41,117
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I181 Lf LN over Horse Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying I181 Lf LN over Horse Creek in Sullivan County, Tennessee. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, younger 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 41,117 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 65,787 by 2042. The structure is 279 ft (84.9 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI181 Lf LN
CrossesHorse Creek
LocationNear SR 93 JCT Kingsport
RouteInterstate 26
Coordinates36.49935, -82.56253
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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length279 ft (84.9 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic41,117 (2021)
Projected traffic65,787 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I181 Lf LN over Horse Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is I181 Lf LN over Horse Creek 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 I181 Lf LN over Horse Creek carry?

About 41,117 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is I181 Lf LN over Horse Creek?

The structure is 279 ft (84.9 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns I181 Lf LN over Horse Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.