I26 Lt LN over I-26 WB / S. Roane St.
GoodCarter County, Tennessee · 2 M N Unicoi CO LN · Structure no. 10I00260004
- Built
- 1986
- 39 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 262 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 23,569
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I26 Lt LN over I-26 WB / S. Roane St. is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying I26 Lt LN over I-26 WB / S. Roane St. in Carter County, Tennessee. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 23,569 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,142 by 2041. The structure is 262 ft (80 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I26 Lt LN over I-26 WB / S. Roane St. built?
It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.
What condition is I26 Lt LN over I-26 WB / S. Roane St. in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.
How much traffic does I26 Lt LN over I-26 WB / S. Roane St. carry?
About 23,569 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is I26 Lt LN over I-26 WB / S. Roane St.?
The structure is 262 ft (80 m) long with a longest span of 117 ft (35.8 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns I26 Lt LN over I-26 WB / S. Roane St.?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.