US Bridges

FAP 26 over Goose Creek

Fair

DeKalb County, Tennessee · In Alexandria City Limits · Structure no. 21SR0260001

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
86 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,849
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 26 over Goose Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying FAP 26 over Goose Creek in DeKalb County, Tennessee. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 years old, older than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 4,849 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,758 by 2042. The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 42.9 mi (69 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 26
CrossesGoose Creek
LocationIn Alexandria City Limits
RouteU.S. Route 70
CountyDeKalb County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.07668, -86.04352
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length86 ft (26.2 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,849 (2021)
Projected traffic7,758 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed42.9 mi (69 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$259,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 26 over Goose Creek built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 26 over Goose Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does FAP 26 over Goose Creek carry?

About 4,849 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FAP 26 over Goose Creek?

The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 26 over Goose Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.