US Bridges

I26 Rt LN over N Indian CR & Nfa A309

Good

Unicoi County, Tennessee · 1.4 M S of SR 173 JCT · Structure no. 86I00260013

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
218 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
15,924
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I26 Rt LN over N Indian CR & Nfa A309 is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying I26 Rt LN over N Indian CR & Nfa A309 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 15,924 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,202 by 2041. The structure is 218 ft (66.3 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI26 Rt LN
CrossesN Indian CR & Nfa A309
Location1.4 M S of SR 173 JCT
RouteInterstate 26
Coordinates36.19251, -82.37025
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.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.2 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length218 ft (66.3 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,924 (2021)
Projected traffic26,202 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I26 Rt LN over N Indian CR & Nfa A309 built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is I26 Rt LN over N Indian CR & Nfa A309 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 N Indian CR & Nfa A309 carry?

About 15,924 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is I26 Rt LN over N Indian CR & Nfa A309?

The structure is 218 ft (66.3 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns I26 Rt LN over N Indian CR & Nfa A309?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.