US Bridges

I81 over Nfa A009

Good

Sullivan County, Tennessee · .6 M NE JCT I81&SR357 · Structure no. 82I00810023

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
126 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
28,158
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I81 over Nfa A009 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I81 over Nfa A009 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 28,158 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 45,053 by 2042. The structure is 126 ft (38.3 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI81
CrossesNfa A009
Location.6 M NE JCT I81&SR357
RouteInterstate 81
Coordinates36.50834, -82.42167
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 rating56.1 US tons
Inventory rating32.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length126 ft (38.3 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28,158 (2021)
Projected traffic45,053 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I81 over Nfa A009 built?

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

What condition is I81 over Nfa A009 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 over Nfa A009 carry?

About 28,158 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is I81 over Nfa A009?

The structure is 126 ft (38.3 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns I81 over Nfa A009?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.