I26 Rt LN over Buckeye Rd.
GoodUnicoi County, Tennessee · 1.6 M N of SR173 JCT · Structure no. 86I00260007
- Built
- 1985
- 40 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 150 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 15,784
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I26 Rt LN over Buckeye Rd. is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying I26 Rt LN over Buckeye Rd. in Unicoi County, Tennessee. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 15,784 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,254 by 2042. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I26 Rt LN over Buckeye Rd. built?
It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.
What condition is I26 Rt LN over Buckeye Rd. 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does I26 Rt LN over Buckeye Rd. carry?
About 15,784 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is I26 Rt LN over Buckeye Rd.?
The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns I26 Rt LN over Buckeye Rd.?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.