I26 Rt LN over N. Indian Creek
GoodUnicoi County, Tennessee · North of Erwin · Structure no. 86I00260027
- Built
- 1981
- 44 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 229 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 13,947
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I26 Rt LN over N. Indian Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I26 Rt LN over N. Indian Creek in Unicoi County, Tennessee. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 13,947 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,024 by 2040. The structure is 229 ft (69.8 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I26 Rt LN over N. Indian Creek built?
It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.
What condition is I26 Rt LN over N. Indian Creek 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 Creek carry?
About 13,947 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is I26 Rt LN over N. Indian Creek?
The structure is 229 ft (69.8 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.4 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns I26 Rt LN over N. Indian Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.