US Bridges

Nfa B347 over I26

Good

Sullivan County, Tennessee · At Washington CO LN · Structure no. 82I00260007

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
256 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,120
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa B347 over I26 is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Nfa B347 over I26 in Sullivan County, Tennessee. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 57 years old, older than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 5,120 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,192 by 2040. The structure is 256 ft (78.1 m) long and 81 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 41 mi (66 km).

CarriesNfa B347
CrossesI26
LocationAt Washington CO LN
RouteCity Street 347
Coordinates36.43333, -82.52167
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length256 ft (78.1 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width81 ft (24.6 m)
Roadway width79 ft (24 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,120 (2020)
Projected traffic8,192 by 2040
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed41 mi (66 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa B347 over I26 built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

What condition is Nfa B347 over I26 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa B347 over I26 carry?

About 5,120 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Nfa B347 over I26?

The structure is 256 ft (78.1 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 81 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa B347 over I26?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.