I26 Lt LN over SR 173
GoodUnicoi County, Tennessee · NW of Unicoi · Structure no. 86I00260012
- Built
- 1985
- 40 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Concrete
- Length
- 110 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 15,784
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I26 Lt LN over SR 173 is a concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying I26 Lt LN over SR 173 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 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 44 ft wide.
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 Lt LN over SR 173 built?
It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.
What condition is I26 Lt LN over SR 173 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 Lt LN over SR 173 carry?
About 15,784 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is I26 Lt LN over SR 173?
The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31.1 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns I26 Lt LN over SR 173?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.