US Bridges

I26 Rt LN over SR 1

Good

Sullivan County, Tennessee · In Kingsport · Structure no. 82I00260035

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Steel
Length
218 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25,622
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I26 Rt LN over SR 1 is a steel box beam or girders - single or spread carrying I26 Rt LN over SR 1 in Sullivan County, Tennessee. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, younger 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 25,622 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 40,995 by 2042. The structure is 218 ft (66.5 m) long and 52 ft wide.

CarriesI26 Rt LN
CrossesSR 1
LocationIn Kingsport
RouteInterstate 26
Coordinates36.555, -82.58166
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating28.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length218 ft (66.5 m)
Longest span167 ft (51 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.8 m)
Roadway width49 ft (14.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,622 (2021)
Projected traffic40,995 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 SR 1 built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is I26 Rt LN over SR 1 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 I26 Rt LN over SR 1 carry?

About 25,622 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is I26 Rt LN over SR 1?

The structure is 218 ft (66.5 m) long with a longest span of 167 ft (51 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns I26 Rt LN over SR 1?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.