US Bridges

I181 Lf LN over Plant Railroad

Good

Sullivan County, Tennessee · South of Holston Ri. · Structure no. 82I00260031

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
198 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
25,622
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I181 Lf LN over Plant Railroad is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I181 Lf LN over Plant Railroad 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 25,622 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 40,995 by 2042. The structure is 198 ft (60.3 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI181 Lf LN
CrossesPlant Railroad
LocationSouth of Holston Ri.
RouteInterstate 26
Coordinates36.54458, -82.58238
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.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length198 ft (60.3 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.3 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,622 (2021)
Projected traffic40,995 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I181 Lf LN over Plant Railroad built?

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

What condition is I181 Lf LN over Plant Railroad 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 Plant Railroad carry?

About 25,622 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is I181 Lf LN over Plant Railroad?

The structure is 198 ft (60.3 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns I181 Lf LN over Plant Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.