FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

I75 RL & RMP

Carrying I75 RL & RMP over I75 - RL / CSX RAILROAD

JUST N. OF I-40 JCT., Knox, Tennessee

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
32 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: I75 RL & RMP

The I75 RL & RMP bridge in Knox, Tennessee carries I75 RL & RMP over I75 - RL / CSX RAILROAD. It was built in 1981, making it 45 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete continuous and spans 3 sections, stretching 85.0 meters (279 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 90,947 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of Tennessee bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 8/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 32.4 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How I75 RL & RMP compares

▲ 2.9
Load rating vs Tennessee average (29.5 t)
Bottom 39%
Lower load rating than 61% of Tennessee bridges
588
Bridges in Knox · 3 in Poor condition
I75 RL & RMP 32.4 t
Tennessee average 29.5 t

Live comparison across Tennessee.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
88.5 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
4.5
Special reductions
−1.0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Deck
8/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
32.4 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1981
Material
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
85.0 m (279 ft)
Deck Width
29.3 m (96 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
90,947 vehicles/day
Structure Number
47I00750109

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in good condition (8/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether I75 RL & RMP 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 I75 RL & RMP against other structures in Knox 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 I75 RL & RMP?

I75 RL & RMP in Knox, Tennessee has a deck rating of 8/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is I75 RL & RMP inspected?

I75 RL & RMP'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 90,947 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. I75 RL & RMP is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for I75 RL & RMP?

I75 RL & RMP has an NBI inventory load rating of 32.4 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining I75 RL & RMP?

I75 RL & RMP is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is I75 RL & RMP and does age affect safety?

I75 RL & RMP was built in 1981, making it 45 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.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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