US Bridges

Road 1926W over Holston River

Fair

Hawkins County, Tennessee · Entrance to Ammo Storage · Structure no. DAPAMCHOL000020

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
1,803 ft
20 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2016 count
Owner
Federal
Army

About this bridge

Road 1926W over Holston River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Road 1926W over Holston River in Hawkins County, Tennessee. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 99% of them trucks, projected to reach 75 by 2046. The structure is 1,803 ft (549.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesRoad 1926W
CrossesHolston River
LocationEntrance to Ammo Storage
Coordinates36.52861, -82.65833
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating31.4 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans20
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,803 ft (549.5 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2016)
Projected traffic75 by 2046
Trucks99%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerArmy
Maintained byArmy
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$133,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Road 1926W over Holston River built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Road 1926W over Holston 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Road 1926W over Holston River carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 99% are trucks.

How long is Road 1926W over Holston River?

The structure is 1,803 ft (549.5 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Road 1926W over Holston River?

It is owned by the Army.