FAP 26 over Smith Fork Creek
FairDeKalb County, Tennessee · 7 Mi.W.Of Liberty · Structure no. 21SR0260007
- Built
- 2004
- 21 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 358 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,478
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAP 26 over Smith Fork Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP 26 over Smith Fork Creek in DeKalb County, Tennessee. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 years old, younger 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 8,478 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,565 by 2042. The structure is 358 ft (109.1 m) long and 85 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 57.2 mi (92 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAP 26 over Smith Fork Creek built?
It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAP 26 over Smith Fork 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does FAP 26 over Smith Fork Creek carry?
About 8,478 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is FAP 26 over Smith Fork Creek?
The structure is 358 ft (109.1 m) long with a longest span of 99 ft (30.1 m) and a deck 85 ft wide.
Who owns FAP 26 over Smith Fork Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.