A bridge walked into a bar. The bartender said, 'Why the long span?'
A bridge walked into a bar. The bartender said, 'Why the long span?'
What did one bridge say to the other? 'You're looking a bit stressed.'
over TN ROUTE 96
8.7 MILES FROM NORTHERN T
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This bridge has a Good overall condition rating of 7 out of 9. It is in good structural condition and is not classified as structurally deficient.
The bridge carries 460 vehicles per day and is 31 years old.
Its sufficiency rating of 66.4 is above the national average of 63.6.
For travelers with bridge anxiety
This bridge may cause some awareness for travelers with bridge anxiety, but has manageable characteristics.
This bridge is 1572 feet long — a moderate crossing, about 30 seconds.
An arch bridge design with some openness to the surroundings.
No height data available — likely a standard overpass height.
Only about 460 vehicles cross daily — very light traffic with low congestion risk.
The deck is 37 feet wide with 2-3 lanes — moderate width.
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
1995
31 years old
Structure Type
Prestressed Concrete (Continuous) Arch (Deck)
Total Length
1,572 ft
479.1 m
Deck Width
37 ft
11.3 m
Spans
4
sections between supports
Max Span
582 ft
longest unsupported section (177.4 m)
Traffic Lanes
2 lanes
Two-way traffic
Daily Traffic
460vehicles/day
35.98433°N, 86.99450°W
Prestressed Concrete (Continuous) Arch (Deck)
A prestressed concrete stringer bridge uses pretensioned concrete beams, where steel tendons are stretched before concrete is poured. This creates stronger, lighter spans.
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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.