US Bridges

I26 over I0026

Good

Sullivan County, Tennessee · In Kingsport · Structure no. 82I00260037

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
250 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
400
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I26 over I0026 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I26 over I0026 in Sullivan County, Tennessee. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 400 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 640 by 2042. The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI26
CrossesI0026
LocationIn Kingsport
Coordinates36.48476, -82.54617
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length250 ft (76.2 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2020)
Projected traffic640 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 over I0026 built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is I26 over I0026 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 over I0026 carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is I26 over I0026?

The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns I26 over I0026?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.