Title:
Testing and Evaluation of Bridges
Author(s):
Mohammad S. Khan
Publication:
Concrete International
Volume:
48
Issue:
7
Appears on pages(s):
62-67
Keywords:
Bridge, evaluation, GPR, NDE, pier, rehabilitation, repair, restoration, safety, testing
DOI:
10.14359/51751807
Date:
7/1/2026
Abstract:
Built in 1964, the John Coffee Memorial Bridge is a two-lane, 38-span, plate-girder bridge with a concrete deck that provides a direct route for travelers from Tennessee to
Mississippi. Because of its scale, inspection is challenging. A recent evaluation was conducted to select appropriate restoration methods, using robotic tools that enabled nondestructive evaluations (NDEs) without the need for traffic control. This article describes these tools and summarizes the evaluation.
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