TDOT Hurricane Helene Emergency Bridge Inspection Response

Region 1, Eastern Tennessee

Owner
Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT)

Size of Project

  • East Tennessee (TDOT Region 1)
  • 300+ bridges flagged for post-event evaluation
  • 122 above-water bridge evaluations
  • 38 damage inspections
  • 41 emergency underwater inspections
  • Five inspection teams mobilized within 72 hours
  • Completed over an eight-day emergency response period

Scope of Work

  • Emergency bridge inspection response following Hurricane Helene
  • Above-water bridge evaluations
  • Damage inspections
  • Emergency underwater inspections
  • Scour and foundation stability assessments
  • Bank erosion and channel deterioration evaluations
  • Debris impact assessments
  • Critical damage identification and reporting
  • Emergency response mobilization and recovery support
  • Rapid report delivery to support transportation system reopening and public safety decisions
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