I81 over SR 126
FairSullivan County, Tennessee · 3.2 M NE JCT I81&SR357 · Structure no. 82I00810027
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 229 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 28,158
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I81 over SR 126 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying I81 over SR 126 in Sullivan County, Tennessee. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 6 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 28,158 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 45,053 by 2042. The structure is 229 ft (69.8 m) long and 44 ft wide.
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I81 over SR 126 built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.
What condition is I81 over SR 126 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 I81 over SR 126 carry?
About 28,158 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is I81 over SR 126?
The structure is 229 ft (69.8 m) long with a longest span of 117 ft (35.7 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns I81 over SR 126?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.