Nfa B357 over I26
PoorSullivan County, Tennessee · NW of I181-I81 JCT · Structure no. 82I00260013
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 280 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 380
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Nfa B357 over I26 is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Nfa B357 over I26 in Sullivan County, Tennessee. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 years old, older than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 380 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 608 by 2042. The structure is 280 ft (85.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Nfa B357 over I26 built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.
What condition is Nfa B357 over I26 in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.
How much traffic does Nfa B357 over I26 carry?
About 380 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Nfa B357 over I26?
The structure is 280 ft (85.2 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Nfa B357 over I26?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.