SR 68 over Tennessee River
Fair Condition70 years old5,270 vehicles/day
Location
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Rhea |
| Location | On Watts Bar Dam |
| Carries | SR 68 |
| Crosses | Tennessee River |
| Coordinates | 35.62278, -84.77806 |
Condition Ratings
| Overall Condition | Fair |
| Deck | 7 (Good) |
| Superstructure | 5 (Fair) |
| Substructure | 5 (Fair) |
| Channel/Waterway | 8 (Very Good) |
| Scour Critical | 5 — Stable for scour |
Physical Characteristics
| Material | Steel Continuous |
| Design | Girder and Floorbeam |
| Total Length | 2359.9 ft (719.3 m) |
| Max Span | 161.1 ft (49.1 m) |
| Deck Width | 32.8 ft (10 m) |
| Deck Area | 7,193 sq m |
| Main Spans | 20 |
| Year Built | 1956 (reconstructed 2005) |
Traffic
| Avg Daily Traffic | 5,270 (2021) |
| Truck Traffic | 10% |
| Lanes On Bridge | 2 |
Inspection & Ownership
| Last Inspection | 723 |
| Inspection Frequency | Every 24 months |
| Owner | Code 67 |
| Historical Significance | Bridge is not eligible for the National Register |
| Structure Number | 72SR0680009 |