The average US bridge is 48 years old. That's a lot of birthday candles.
The average US bridge is 48 years old. That's a lot of birthday candles.
Why did the bridge go to therapy? It had too many spans of anxiety.
over HICKORY VALLEY ROAD
0.44 MI. N OF I-75 JCT.
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This bridge has a Fair overall condition rating of 6 out of 9. While it is not classified as structurally deficient, it shows some deterioration that is being monitored.
The bridge carries 72,283 vehicles per day and is 67 years old (reconstructed in 2001).
Its sufficiency rating of 68.9 is above the national average of 63.6.
The NBI records a navigation clearance of 14 feet — the minimum vertical space below the bridge deck. The total height of the bridge structure (including towers, railings, and superstructure) may be higher.
For travelers with bridge anxiety
This bridge is likely to be a comfortable crossing for most travelers.
This bridge is 128 feet long — a quick crossing, under 5 seconds at highway speed.
A standard overpass design with solid barriers on each side.
About 14 feet above ground — standard overpass height.
About 72,283 vehicles cross daily — heavy traffic, congestion likely during rush hours.
The deck is 73 feet wide with multiple lanes — easy to stay in a center lane.
This bridge crosses over land, not water — no water views below.
This comfort score is designed to help individuals with bridge anxiety plan their travel. All bridges in the National Bridge Inventory are regularly inspected and deemed safe for travel. This is not medical advice — if you experience severe anxiety, please consult a healthcare professional.
Year Built
1959
67 years old (rebuilt 2001)
Structure Type
Prestressed Concrete (Continuous) Box Beam (Multiple)
Total Length
128 ft
39.1 m
Deck Width
73 ft
22.3 m
Spans
3
sections between supports
Max Span
53 ft
longest unsupported section (16.3 m)
Traffic Lanes
3 lanes
One-way traffic
Clearance Below
14 ft
navigation clearance under deck
Clearance height compared to familiar objects
Height shown is the navigation clearance below the bridge deck. The total height of the bridge structure (including towers and superstructure) may be higher.
Daily Traffic
72,283vehicles/day
35.02854°N, 85.17561°W
Prestressed Concrete (Continuous) Box Beam (Multiple)
A prestressed concrete box beam bridge combines hollow box sections with prestressing technology, enabling longer spans with reduced weight and material usage.
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Data from the National Bridge Inventory (NBI), maintained by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA).
Data year: 2025. Conditions may have changed since the last inspection.
This information is provided for educational and informational purposes only. It should not be used as the sole basis for any decisions related to bridge safety or transportation planning. Always consult official sources and local authorities for the most current data.