I81 over South Fork Holston River

Good Condition53 years old32,258 vehicles/day

Location

StateTennessee
CountySullivan
Location1 M NE Jct I81&sr36
CarriesI81
CrossesSouth Fork Holston River
Coordinates36.48167, -82.47833

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionGood
Deck7 (Good)
Superstructure7 (Good)
Substructure7 (Good)
Channel/Waterway8 (Very Good)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel Continuous
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length1024.0 ft (312.1 m)
Max Span315.0 ft (96 m)
Deck Width44.0 ft (13.4 m)
Deck Area4182.1 sq m
Main Spans4
Year Built1973

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic32,258 (2021)
Truck Traffic6%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection824
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number82I00810018

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