US Bridges

FAP 26 over Caney Fork River

Fair

DeKalb County, Tennessee · In Smithville City Limits · Structure no. 21SR0260021

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,545 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
3,367
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 26 over Caney Fork River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP 26 over Caney Fork River in DeKalb County, Tennessee. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 6 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 3,367 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,387 by 2042. The structure is 1,545 ft (470.9 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 67.7 mi (109 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 26
CrossesCaney Fork River
LocationIn Smithville City Limits
RouteU.S. Route 70
CountyDeKalb County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.96622, -85.71761
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating50.4 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHL 93
Structure length1,545 ft (470.9 m)
Longest span335 ft (102.1 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,367 (2021)
Projected traffic5,387 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed67.7 mi (109 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 26 over Caney Fork River built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 26 over Caney Fork River 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 Caney Fork River carry?

About 3,367 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAP 26 over Caney Fork River?

The structure is 1,545 ft (470.9 m) long with a longest span of 335 ft (102.1 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 26 over Caney Fork River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.