I81 RL
Carrying I81 RL over I81 RL
JUST NE OF SR32 EXIT, Hamblen, Tennessee
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: I81 RL
The I81 RL bridge in Hamblen, Tennessee carries I81 RL over I81 RL. It was built in 1967, making it 59 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete continuous. Daily traffic averages 1,401 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Tennessee bridges.
The latest FHWA inspection records show limited component ratings on file. The weakest component sits in unrated condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How I81 RL compares
Live comparison across Tennessee.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1967
- Material
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 1,401 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 32I00810009
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether I81 RL is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare I81 RL against other structures in Hamblen and across Tennessee. Tennessee bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for I81 RL?
I81 RL in Hamblen, Tennessee on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is I81 RL inspected?
I81 RL's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 1,401 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. I81 RL is currently shown as unrated condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for I81 RL?
An inventory load rating is not recorded for I81 RL.
Who is responsible for maintaining I81 RL?
Ownership is not specified for I81 RL in the NBI.
How old is I81 RL and does age affect safety?
I81 RL was built in 1967, making it 59 years old.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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