US Bridges

I26 Rt LN over Nfa 2640

Fair

Sullivan County, Tennessee · .5 M S JCT I81& I26 · Structure no. 82I00260003

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
156 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
49,932
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I26 Rt LN over Nfa 2640 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I26 Rt LN over Nfa 2640 in Sullivan County, Tennessee. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 49,932 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 79,891 by 2042. The structure is 156 ft (47.6 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI26 Rt LN
CrossesNfa 2640
Location.5 M S JCT I81& I26
RouteInterstate 26
Coordinates36.44667, -82.52
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length156 ft (47.6 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic49,932 (2021)
Projected traffic79,891 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I26 Rt LN over Nfa 2640 built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is I26 Rt LN over Nfa 2640 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does I26 Rt LN over Nfa 2640 carry?

About 49,932 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is I26 Rt LN over Nfa 2640?

The structure is 156 ft (47.6 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns I26 Rt LN over Nfa 2640?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.