US Bridges

I81 243997L over CSX Railroad

Good

Sullivan County, Tennessee · .2 M SW JCT I81&SR36 · Structure no. 82I00810014

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
174 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
33,875
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I81 243997L over CSX Railroad is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying I81 243997L over CSX Railroad in Sullivan County, Tennessee. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 33,875 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 54,200 by 2042. The structure is 174 ft (53.1 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI81 243997L
CrossesCSX Railroad
Location.2 M SW JCT I81&SR36
RouteInterstate 81
Coordinates36.47167, -82.49333
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.2 US tons
Inventory rating27.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length174 ft (53.1 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.4 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.8 m)
Roadway width49 ft (14.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic33,875 (2021)
Projected traffic54,200 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure3
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 I81 243997L over CSX Railroad built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is I81 243997L over CSX 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 I81 243997L over CSX Railroad carry?

About 33,875 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is I81 243997L over CSX Railroad?

The structure is 174 ft (53.1 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.4 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns I81 243997L over CSX Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.